The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXI NO. 33 NEGROES BEST CHANCE IN THE SOUTH They Are Better Off There Than Anv Otner Place In The World SO THINKS DR. BOOKER T WASHINGTON Has Been Royally Entertained by Both Races On His Western Tour. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger) Portland, Oregon, March 31. The white people who amount to most in the states of Washington and Oregon are for the most part those who have gone from the New England States, the Middle States of the far South. I have been constantly surprised since entering Washington and Oregon at the number of Southern white people I have met. One of the finest and most liberal white men I have met since I left home was born in Mississippi and lived there until a few years ago. He moved into Oregon not long ago. If there is the slightest trace of race prejudice about him I have not been able to discover it. A good many of the meetings at which I have spoken have been presided over by Southern white men. Most of these people seem to have left the South because they felt that they were cramped and hampered there in too many ways in bringing up their families. The gentleman I have referred to from Mississippi told me frankly that he got tired and sick of the influence of such men as Vardman and others of that kind. Another thing that has surprised and pleased me has been the liberality of the colored people. At almost every point I have visited, without suggestion or urging they have contributed toward the work of Tuskegee Institute gladly. I was at a little dinner party given me by some colored citizens in Portland. Without any previous preparations one suggested that a scholarship be provided for Tuskegee, and within a few minutes they raised $75. One does not get an idea of the strength and size of the Negro population in the South until he gets out of the South. Here in Oregon, for example, there are only about 750,000 people all told. In the single state of Alabama we have more black people by several hundred thousand than there are people altogether in Oregon. Here in Portland as in other large cities of the coast, there are quite a few colored people who are doing well in the professions, in business and in farming. Among the professional class I have met a Tuskegee graduate who has a good reputation, stands high in his profession and is succeeding. I refer to Mr. McCants Stewart, who has been practicing law successfully in Portland for a good many years. For one reason or another the colored people in Washington and Oregon do not seem to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the institutions of higher learning. They are reasonably well represented in the public schools, but one rarely hears of a case where colored persons enter any of the classic colleges, agricultural and mechanical colleges or state universities. After careful inquiry I could discover only nine colored people who have ever graduated from any of the high schools in the state of Oregon. None it seems has ever graduated BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1913. from any of the colleges in the state of Washington. Here as elsewhere there is a good deal of talk about "higher education" but it does not seem to go much further than talk. It certainly is a mistake for our people not to enter those higher institutions of learning when they can do so with so little cost. Speaking further of education in the West, in Utah I could discover only three colored persons who have ever graduated from the high school, and not a single one from any of the colleges or universities In Portland the colored people have a better chance at skilled labor trades than any other point I have touched. Here the labor union is not strong and the policy of the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations is not to recognize the unions. The colored people who have been far-sighted enough to buy land years ago are almost without exception prosperous, I mean those who are engaged in some form of farming. In one of my previous letters I referred to the fact that the colored people out this way seem to be somewhat "lonesome," I mean those who have come from the South. The following letter from a Continued on Page 6 MR. WM. BISHOP HAS NOT RESIGNED President of Baltimore Assembly Denies Article Published In a Weekly Paper Mr William Bishop, president of the Baltimore Assembly, Baltimore's most exclusive social organization denies that there is any friction between him and the board of governors thereof, and asserts that the story in the Baltimore Times of last week alleging that he had resigned the presidency is without basis of fact. In a letter to Mr. James A.Callis, secretary of the Assembly, he says that "the statement that I had orally presented my resignation to the board of governors is a sinister invention" He also says that a representative of the Baltimore Times (John Williams, he understands) called him up out of a sick bed after twelve o'clock one night last week, and purported to be a friend of his in order to get information for his paper. In a letter to the editor of the Baltimore Times, Mr. Bishop writes: "I would like to state that I consider his (Mr. Williams') action very reprehensible and entirely unworthy of a representative of a reputable paper." Mr.Bishop also states that he has not, as yet, received a reply from the editor of that paper, and for that reason believes that "it is but reasonable that the matter complained of was brought about by instructions of the editor, or, if not, had his approval. The Board of School Superintendents at the meeting of the School Board Wednesday made a report urging that there be no curtailments in the course offered at the Colored High School. The School Board has decided to open the public school on Division street during the summer months. Preference will be given to those pupils who have failed in one or two basal subjects or who have been retarded for two years. MANY PASTORS WERE CHANGED Bishop Earl Cranston Reads Appointments at Washington Conference RADICAL CHANGES CAUSE OPEN DISAPPROVAL Revs. Hughes, Cummings, Curry, Williams and Carroil Figure in Changes A number of important changes were made in the assignments for the ensuing year at the closing session of the Washington M. E. Conference Monday night. Bishop Earl Cranston and the six district superintendents spent five hours Monday in secret conference trying to agree upon changes and other things. Sharp Street Memorial Church where the sessions of the conference were held, was crowded to overflowing, when Bishop Cranston rose to announce the appointment. So radical were some of the changes that some voiced open disapproval. Among the changes were the transferring, of Rev. W. A. C. Hughes from the superintendency of the Batimore District to that of the Washington District, Rev. E. S. Wiliams, of the latter district, succeeding Rev. N. M. Carroll at Asbury Church, Annapolis, who takes the place of Rev. S. H. Brown at Alexandria, Va.; the placing of Rev. C. G. Dumbings on the Annapolis District to succeed Rev. Joseph Wheeler, who takes the place at Ames Memorial Church, this city, of Rev. W. S. Thomas, who succeeds Rev. George E. Curry as superintendent of the Cumberland District, and the latter's assignment to Asbury Church, this city. There were no other changes in city pastorates. The list of appointments follow: BALTIMORE DISTRICT District Superintendent, D. W. Hays. Baltimore — Ames Memorial, Joseph Wheeler; Asbury, G. E. Curry; Metropolitan, J. A. Holmes; Mount Zion, Matthias Williams; Sharp Street Memorial, M. J. Naylor; St. Matthew's to be supplied by Robert Green; Whatcoat, Alfred Yonug. Belair, C. H. Matthews; Buckeystown, J. C. Norris; Centerville, C. C. Young; Chase, R. R. Riggs; Churchville, J. L. Brown; Fallston and Federal Hill, J. T. Stanley; Frederick, Asbury, L. J. Valentine; Gettysburg, Pa., M. F. Hayling; Gough, C. D. Hughes; Green Spring, Levi Miller; Hagerstown, Asbury, Edward Moore; Harrisburg, Pa., C. A. Leftwich; Hereford, Washington Murray; Hullsville, C. B. Bishop; Libertytown, D. L. Washington; Lutherville, William Brown; Michaelsville, W. H. Kent; Middletown, E. M. Dent; New Market, George De Young; New Windsor, C. E. Smallwood; Reisterstown, L. A. Carter; Sykesville, A. J. Mitchell; Westminster, E. D. Venture; Williamsport, C. A. Bradv. CUMBERLAND DISTRICT District Superintendent, R. W. S. Thomas, Buckhannon, L. A. H. Moore; Charlestown, J. N. Year- wood; Charleston, J. S. Carroll; Clarksburg, J. H. Jenkins; Cumber- land, Md., J. W. Waters, Sr.; Fairmont, C. G. Taylor; Frost- burg, Md., R. A. Bolden; Grafton, J. H. Tucker; Huntington, J. H. Watson; Harpers Ferry, S. A. Lewis; Hedgesville, J. R. Davis; Hinton and Talcott, D. B. Martin; Inwood, C. H. Arnold; Keyser and Continued on Page 4 Washington, April 11--Fred R. Moore, of New York City, has resigned as United States Minister to Liberia. He was named for the position by President Taft early in January, and was confirmed by the Senate early in March. It is said that colored Democrats put up such a strong claim for the position that Secretary of State Bryan sent a gentle hint to Mr. Moore that his resignation would be accepted. Francis H. Warren, of Detroit, Dr. Williston, of Salisbury, N. C., and Frank Wheaton, of New York, area mong those mentioned in connection with the post. N. B. Marshall is said to have the inside track in the race for the position of Minister to Hayti. James D. Carr, of New York City is also making a fight for the position, but as he is an adhherent of Tammany Hall, his chances are regarded as slim. It is most possible that a colored Democrat will succeed J.C. Napier as Register of the Treasury. Dr. George C. Clement, of Charlotte, N. C., is among those mentioned in connection with the post. That the church needs trained workers and thinkers today was urged by Mrs. Alice M. Dunbar, of Wilmington, Del., in an address before The Forum last Sunday afternoon. Her subject was "What has the Church to Offer the Men of Today?" "Someone has wittily said, "said Mrs. Dunbar, "that the church is a social organization of women, who like to give entertainments. If this be an exaggerated way of saying that there is need of men in the church, that it is too social and not practical enough, then where lies the duty of the church? "It has been suggested that the mission of the church is to the individual, but the individual is simply a unit of organized society. If the mission is to succeed, it must be by team work, by organization which leads somewhere and which amounts to something. For directness of aim, for perfect team work for the bringing of every resource toward a certain definite end the scientific game of baseball is the most perfect thing possible. What would be the effect of transferring just this high type of efficiency, teamwork, perfection of organization and aim in a church? "The mood of the times; favors applied Christianity in its most humanitarian forms. Never was a time when such munificent sums were so freely given for churches, colleges, hospitals and foreign missions; never were the benevolent enterprises of the church so munificently maintained. But if we were to inquire into the exact, state of the church would we find the entire organization laboring to effect civic reforms and in raising the moral tone of communities?" Mrs. Dunbar quoted the results of investigations. made by religious workers to show that men and boys held aloof from church work, believing that it was largely a feminine work. She closed with a plea for that larger interest in church work that would bring men and boys in closer touch therewith. Mr. William F. Lucas will speak on his experiences in Europe this Sunday afternoon. Chattanogga, Tenn., April 11. — Prof. William Pickens, of Talladeg College, and Rev. Prof. S. S. Booker were the speakers in the closing series of lectures given under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. Mrs. Azalia Hackley, of Philadelphia, gave a musical recital in this city several days ago. EDITORS IN A WAR OF WORDS Fred R. Moore and James H. Anderson Are Airing Their Troubles HAVE NEVER BEEN VERY FRIENDLY Enmity Between Rival New York Publishers Now at Fever New York, April 11.—War has broken out in New York, and the whole populace, at least that part which claims Afro-American descent, is watching developments. The trouble is between Fred R. Moore, editor of the New York Age, and James H. Anderson, editor of the Amsterdam News. It has never been a hugging and kissing match when the editor of the paper“of largest circulation” and the one of“15,000 guaranteed”met. The hostility between the two gentlemen did not break out in all its fury until three weeks ago. A reporter for the Age discovered that Mr. Anderson has been summoned to appear in court on a charge made by a young girl. The Age published the story and then Mr. Anderson's righteous indignation was aroused. Last week the Age published what purports to have been copies of letters sent by Mr. Anderson to the young lady in question. Mr. Anderson pays a compliment to Mr. Moore by making scare headlines out of a friendly suit that Mr. Moore's wife has instituted against him to prevent the transfer of his home in Brooklyn to other parties. He charges Mr. Moore with slander and denies the charges made by the girl. In a signed letter Mr. Moore takes up the cudgels against his brother editor against his week, and friend Anderson does likewise. It is the war to the death unless the friends of both can keep shots being fired from the neighborhood of Times Square to Harlem and vice versa. Bishop Hurst Urges Parents to Cooperate With Teachers Fully three hundred patrons of School 112, Carey and School streets attended the semiannual cooperative meeting of parents and teachers of the above school Thursday night. After an address by Bishop John Hurst, and conferring with the parents in referene to the advancement of their children, refreshments were served by the teachers. Bisohp Hurst spoke of the cooperation necessary between the parents and the teachers and the responsibility resting upon the parents in giving their children the proper kind of education, and the duty of the children to the parents The address was listened to with a great deal of interest. There is a splendid spirit of cooperation on the part of the teachers and parents of this school which might well be emulated in all of the schools of the city. Mr. George B. Murphy is the principal. Another Freak Bill Killed Oklahoma City, April 10.—The State Legislature has killed a bill making it mandatory upon prospective voters to show their tax receipts before being allowed to register. The bill was aimed at colored voters. Several of the members of the Legislature strongly opposed the measure. Philadelphia, April 8.—The fiftieth annual session of the Delaware M. E. Conference came to an end Monday night with the announcements of the appointments by Bishop Berry. Elaborate anniversary exercises were held last Friday. The services were planned by a commission, headed by Rev. S. S. Jolley, of Cambridge, Md. The Board of Foreign Missions and the Women's Home Missionary Society played an important part in the exercises. Mrs. S. D, Wright, president of the Woman's Home Missionary Society, made the annual address. Mrs. Brinkley was unable to be present on account of illness in her family and general regret was expressed at the recent demise of Mrs. Laura Parker, one of the most zealous workers among the women. The ladies will hold their annual session at Zion Church, Wilmington, Del., May 15 and 16. The session of the conference will be held there next year also. Rev. J. H. Scott was chosen superintendent of the Philadelphia District, Rev. W. F. Cotton for the Wilmington District, and Rev. A. L. Martin returned to Atlantic City. Other appointments include: Centerville District, J. E. A. Johns, superintendent, Carmichael, H. H. Coleman; Centerville, J. H. Blake; Centerville Circuit, R. L. Stepney; Charlestown, J. R. Holland; Church Hill, M. W. Clark; Cordova, W. H. Hayman; Denton, F. T. Johnson; Denton Mission, J. H. Cooper; Easton, R. H. Wallace; Easton Circuit, Lawrence Benckman; Fairhill, Abraham Chase; Federalsburg, W. H. Johns; Greensboro, J. M. Dickerson; Longwood, B. A. Earles; McDaniels, W. G. Matthews; Milton, T. O. Johns; North Berlin, T. H. Woodley; Snow Hill Circuit, C. W. Briddell; Stockton, J. C. Banton; Taylor's Island, B. F. Nichols; Whaleyville, R. W. Thomas; Vienna, D. S. Quillen. Cambridge District, C. W. Pullett, superintendent. Beckwith, I. C. Hughes; Box Iron, I. D. Paine; Bridgevllle, J. W. Fenderson; Bridgeville Circuit, J. R. Hollis; Cambridge, S. S. Jolley; Church Creek, J. R. Purnell; East New Market, J. W. Gilles; Frankford, I. H. Martin; Hurlock, D. W. Martin; Lincoln, W. J. Helm; Linkwood, G. W. Downs; Madison, J. L. Nichols; Oxford, D. A. Rideout; Pomona, M. P. Sterling; Preston, W C. West; Ridgely, C. W. Moore; Rock Hall, Joseph Anguio; Royal Oak, T. W. Cooper; St. Michaels, J. U. King; Stevensville; G. F. Fields; Trappe, C. A. Norwood; Wilston, C. J. Hall. Salisbury District, W.J.L.Hughes, superintendent. Crisfield, C. S. Spriggs; Danes Quarter, G.T.Townsend; Deals Isand, S. A. Watres; Fairmount, Centennial, I. D. Pitts; Fairmount, St. Andrews, W. A.T. Miles; Fruitland, W. C. Browand; Greenwood, C.W. Shockley; Hopewell, J. K. Adams; Janestown, T. B. Coleman; Mardela Spring, C.L. Anderson; Marion Station, W. T. Purnell; Mt. Vernon, C.T. Covington; Nanticoke, T. A. Johnson; Oriole, W. H. Turner; Parsonburg, J. L. Day; Horntown, William Ginn; Procomoke City, J. H. Nutter; Princess Anne, Abraham Nichols; Quatico, L. W. Dakins; Salisbury, J.R. Waters; Sailsbury Circuit, G. B. Coleman; Salisbury. White Capel, L. D. Beckham; Sharpstown, R. G. Riley; Unionville, J. H. Gusby; Wadsville, J. S. Colbourne. Harrisburg, Pa., April 10. A bill has been introduced into the State Legislature providing for mustering in of a colored regiment of State militia. It has received the endorsement of prominent men in various sections of the State. NEW MOVEMENT FOR BUSINESS Progress Made by National Organization of Publishers Creates Demand For Wider Sphere of Development. Hunter C. Haynes Gives His Views on Advertising. New York. In connection with the progress already made by the National Negro Press association since the last annual meeting come the desire and demand for the establishment of an advertising department. At the midwinter meeting of the executive committee held in Philadelphia the following subjects were referred to a subcommittee of the executive namely, the standardization of advertising matter, a reciprocal weekly news service and a syndicate news service to be issued in plates with the co-operation of the association. As to the matter of starting an advertising department in connection 4. 5. HUNTER C. HAYNES. with the press association, the chairman of the executive committee has quite thoroughly investigated the matter and recommends that plans for such a feature be worked out, ready for the consideration of the organization at the annual meeting to be held in Philadelphia in August. Interest along this line at the present time centers in the fact that since the meeting of the executive committee in Philadelphia the association has increased in membership from sixty-one to over eighty and that among the new members is Hunter C. Haynes, founder and proprietor of the Haynes Advertising agency, at 115 Nassau street, in this city. So that, despite occasional misgivings concerning the progress of the association, there are signs of a very promising future. Although quite young, the Haynes enterprise is proving the Afro-Americans' appreciation of present day business requirements by entering into this almost hitherto untried field among us for the purpose of bringing the advertiser and the publisher into closer relation. Mr. Haynes has given the subject of advertising careful study and is therefore well informed as to the kind of matter handled by the large advertising concerns most available for papers published by our people. His methods are in keeping with those used by the most experienced agencies. Promptness is his strong fort. Mr. Haynes is quite right in his definition of the local factors of a newspaper in so far as they relate to individual effort in the various departments of a publication. He says the editorial policy must originate with the management. The extent of the circulation is the result of the character and importance of the publication plus the energy put into the work of distribution. The news and special feature service when illustrated should be in keeping with the information and should not be overdrawn. Since no combined effort along the line of securing advertising matter has been attempted in the past the executive committee of the National Negro Press association thinks the time is ripe for such a movement. The great bulk of advertising is national in scope and not so easily secured by small publications. But with the large and small periodicals published by Afro Americans all united in one organization the advertiser can see at a mere glance the great buying power which these publications represent. Henderson Names Five Cleverest Players In Athletic Association. Howard university, Hampton institute and Lincoln university are each well represented on the all college eleven football players of the middle Atlantic states. Edwin B. Henderson, general manager of the Interscholastic Athletic association, Washington, gives in the Howard University journal the names of the colored star football players. His list includes the following players, their position and the institutions they represent: Scott, left end; Aiken, left tackle; Warner, center, Hampton institute; Seaman, left guard; Chelland, right guard; Bell, right tackle; Slaughter, right end; Brice, quarterback; Gray, captain and right halfback. Howard university; Collins, left halfback, and Wharton, fullback, Lincoln university. The five best players of the eleven, according to Mr. Henderson, are Captain Gray, Brice and Slaughter of Howard university and Scott and Warner of Hampton institute. "NO TIP" LEGISLATIVE ACT. Arkansas Measure Born of Prejudice Handicaps Industrial Workers When the Arkansas legislature passed the bill known as act No. 98, some time ago, many persons considered it a huge joke. The act prohibits employees from receiving extra money—tips—which in most instances constitute the major part of the pay which employees in public places receive. It is, however, no joke to the great mass of Afro-Americans, whose real pay for services does not by any means defray their living expenses. The new law makes it a misdemeanor to accept a "tip." The firm or corporation in whose employ a person may be is also liable to a fine if it allows its employees to accept favors of this kind from the public. It is alleged that the measure had its origin in jealous complaints made against the colored employees around Little Rock Ark., and other places, who were getting along quite well by saving the extra money which they received and putting it to good use. THE DELAWARE CONFERENCE Worth of This Religious Body Placed at Over a Million Dollars. The Delaware conference of the Methodist Episcopal church controls church and parsonage property to the amount of $1,100,000. In 1912 this conference raised for ministerial support $107,020 and for church debts $333,000. The conference territory is divided into five districts, presided over by district superintendents. The Philadelphia district is in charge of Dr. F. J. Handy. The other districts and their superintendents are Dr. W. F. Cotton, Wilmington. Del.; Dr. C. W. Pullet of the Cumberland (Md.) district; Dr. J. E. A. Johns of the Centerville district and Dr. W. J. L. Hughes of the Salisbury district. The organization is doing a great work for the intellectual and religious advancement of its members in every district. INTERSTATE INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL RECEIVES FUNDS President Rufus S. Stout Makes Profitable Northern Tour. Rev. Rufus S. Stout, president and founder of the Interstate Industrial college at Texarkana, Tex., has been in the eastern section of the country recently in the interest of the school. He has succeeded in getting his work before many prominent philanthropists. While in New York President Stout made an arrangement for an interview with Mr. Andrew Carnegie through Mr. Carnegie's secretary. He also spoke before many influential white audiences on the work he was doing for the uplift of the race in the southwest. Among the many prominent men of the nation whom President Stout succeeded in interesting in the work of the school was Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan, who donated $500 to the school. Dr. Stout is one of the most noted men of the southwest. He formerly practiced law in Austin, Tex., when Mr. Burleson, now postmaster general, was district attorney. In 1911 he founded the Interstate Industrial college. The school has had a rapid growth until today it has an enrollment of 170 students. It is located on 115 acres of land. There are four buildings and a faculty of eleven teachers. Declaration by Dr. Talcott Williams. In his address at the meeting held in the interest of the Hampton (Va.) institute at Carnegie hall, New York, recently, Dr. Talcott Williams, head of the Pulitzer school of journalism, reviewed briefly the history of the fifty years since the proclamation of emancipation and compared the present status of the colored race in this country with the status of the entire population of the United States in the time of John Quincy Adams, declaring that in the point of material wealth and the distribution of education the Negro at present is superior. Dean Moore For Commencement Orator President N. B. Young of the Agricultural and Mechanical college, Tallahassee. Fla., has seized the services of Dr. Lewis B. Moore, dean of Teachers college, Howard university, to deliver an address at the close of the school on Thursday, May 29. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER THOMAS C. TAYLOR. Widely Known Business Man Believes in Race Uplift. Philadelphia.—One of the most important events among Afro-American life in this city during the month of March was the change of management of the Green Dragon cafe. The purchase was made by Mr. T. C. Taylor from Jasper Allen, who had conducted the establishment for the past three years. SUNDAY SCH Lesson II.—Second Quarter April 13, 1913. THE INTERNATIONAL Text of the Lesson, Gen. xxv Mr. Taylor is an example of that type of progressive, honest and intelligent young Afro-American who will succeed, and he is rapidly gaining the confidence of the business men of both races in this community. Mr. Taylor has both the character and ability. He is a native of Elizabeth City, N. C., which is representative of Negro push and ambition. The Green Dragon cafe is a handsome three story brick building situated on the east side of Seventeenth street below Lombard and is well known to the general traveling public who desire accommodations in a home- P. THOMAS C. TAYLOR. like hotel. The homelike cooking and constant application to business at this hostelry have given the public all it demands. The Green Dragon is without doubt one of the most popular cafes conducted by colored men north of the Mason and Dixon line, and with the influence and energy of Mr. Taylor there is no doubt as to its effect in the future. Mr. Taylor is one of the best known young men in this city and throughout the state. His prominence with the Masons and, the Odd Fellows gives him high standing with these organizations. Those who know of his thrift and ambition to get up in the business world by doing something for the benefit of others predict for Mr. Taylor a most successful career. FEATURES OF PHYSICAL TRAINING AT HAMPTON. Gymnasium Affords Fine Chance For Developing Organic Powers. The most effective physical training for boys is found in well regulated athletics. An effort has been made to interest the entire student body at Hampton institute in some form of exercise with the idea of developing organic power, muscular development and a reasonable amount of skill. The various forms of sport engaged in are football, basketball, tennis, track athletics and rowing. Besides the first teams in the different sports, there are interclass and department teams, which afford an opportunity for every boy to participate in athletics. Trophies are given to winners of the championship in tennis, track events and baseball. There is a spacious gymnasium with modern equipment, consisting of a locker room with shower baths and accommodations for 550 Eampton boys. Every student receives some training in gymnastic work, including calisthenics, wands, dumbbells, Indian clubs, folk games, indoor games and apparatus games. The athletics are supported and controlled by the Boys' Athletic association, which is composed of all the boys in school. Each member pays an annual fee of $1.75, which helps to defray the running expenses of the association. New Opening For Schools and Colleges Schools and colleges for Afro-Americans which have departments of German are invited, to send information concerning their work to Mr. Theodore Suter, editor of the Deutsches Journal, 51 Chambers street, New York. Mr. Suter is a man of wide attaintments, broad minded and liberal in his views concerning national upift in morals and intellectual culture. It is hoped that our institutions of learning will co-operate with Editor Suter in this new movement to bring before the public the educational advancement which the race is making. Thomas Issues National Blue Book. The National Blue Book, a thirty-two page business annual of reference concerning Afro-American business enterprises, has been published by A. A. Thomas, who is in charge of the printing department at the Tuskegee Aklai Institute. This directory of the race in business gives a classified list of important enterprises operated by the race in eighteen states and forty odd cities and towns. Its mission is to help forward organization and cooperation among Afro-Americans and to show the men and women in business their common interests. SUNDAY SCHOOL. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES Text of the Lesson, Gen. xxviii, 10-22 Memory Verses, 20-22—Golden Text, Gen. xxviii, 15—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns, Isaac, having indorsed the going away of Jacob, blessed him again, and this time truly, and sent him away to his mother's people that he might find a wife among the daughters of Laban, his mother's brother. So Jacob went out from Beersheba, where Isaac seems to have continued to live since the record in chapter xxvi, 32, 33, and went toward Haran. Haran was the name of Lou's father, and he died in Ur before Abram was called out. It was also the name of the place where Abram tarried until Terah, his father, died (chapter xl, 27-32). It was from thence Rebekah came to be the wife of Isaac. It would have been a long journey for Jacob from Beersheba to Bethel in one day (between forty and fifty miles), so it was perhaps his second night out on which he had this remarkable experience. That matters not, however. It was the dream or vision that counted rather than the time when. That one who had acted as Jacob had should have such a revelation from the Lord is the wonderful part of the transaction. There are, however, two very prominent facts in all the Scriptures which continually attract our attention. One is the exceeding sinfulness of man, with his deceitful and desperately wicked heart, and the other is the exceeding riches of the grace and love of God. It does not matter as to the kind of ladder, whether steps of stone or some other kind. But the great fact is that Jacob saw a way of access from earth to heaven, angels ascending and descending, and he heard Jehovah from the top of the ladder talking to him most graciously and in such words as no mortal could expect or by any means deserve. Because of Jacob's unworthiness and the wondrous grace of God notwithstanding even I have ventured to appropriate and have proved in worldwide journeys the comfort of verse 15. The Lord, who stood above the ladder and spoke the words of love and grace, no doubt referred to that night and that event when he said to Nathaniel, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man" (John 1. 51). Some day when the New Jerusalem shall have taken its place over the earth and the elect church glorified and the elect Israel all righteous and the holy angels shall all be in perfect accord with the Lord in administering the affairs of the kingdom we may think of and understand this vision more fully. Meantime let us think of Him who is "the way, the truth, the life," who became man for us. The ladder was set up on the earth. It starts from just where you are. You may step on it if you will, but it must be with both feet clean off the earth, actually in Christ. It reaches heaven; it is not too short. To mount day by day we must look up steadfastly and see Him who is in heaven for us. Run with patience, looking unto Jesus. 'The angels will be always ministering (Heb. xii. 1, 2; 1, 4). Notice the four "beholds" of verses 12, 13, 15. Between the time of Jacob's leaving home and this night's experience it looks as if the Spirit had been working some true penitence in Jacob's heart, and this special revelation and message was the result of it. When we turn homeward the Father always runs, to meet us, according to Luke xv, 20. Such overwhelming grace made Jacob feel somewhat as Simon Peter did when the Lord filled the ships with fishes and Peter said, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!" (Luke v. 8.) We do well to remember that the Lord is ever with us and that every place with Him may be to us the house of God and the gate of heaven. The pillow becoming an anointed pillar and the fact that believers are called stones (J Pet. ii. 5) suggest that instead of being prone upon the earth we may become upright, anointed living stones to the glory of God. Jacob's vow in verses 20 to 22 may be good or not so good. If he is bargaining with God after all the gracious assurances, as our authorized version would seem to indicate, then his language and his spirit were poor indeed. But if he said, "Since, on seeing that, God will be with me" (verse 20), his words are better. He has been considered by some a very mean man, but if any who read those words do not give the Lord at least a tenth of their in come they are not unmeritier Jacob: No further incident of his journey is mentioned, but he certainly had enough to think about and to comfort and sustain him for years to come in that vision. He reached his destination, met his cousin, Rachel, at the well, helped her to water her father's sheep, for she kept them, and was heartily welcomed to Lahain's home. He loved Rachel, agreed to serve seven years for her that she might become his wife, and they seemed unto him but a few days for the love he had to her (xxix. 920). 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Py THE BALTIMORE LIFE IN F. S. STROBRIDGE Home Office. Cor. Charles & Sarah The Leading Life Insurance Co. Life Insurance Policies issued Premiums collected weekly from Issues The Best The Old Relia Three Times as Much Bus Owing to the favou- down the line from the factory, we shall put o- as many machines as b payments at $1.50 or $ not be any reason why you should not Cash or Credit will be much cheaper th before purchasing a machine. We wan any use for a sewing machine at paym tions. From BUTLER'S most eqi- 1211 Druid Hill Phone Mad. M. 3778 ANYTHING IN THE LINE The Afro-America A. DADVIN.... STREET, UNDERTAKER d up; caskets for $3.00 and up; Weddings, Parties, Receptions, reasonable rates. You need not just call 142 W. Hill Street and 926 Druid Hill Ave. atrons of the late Funeral Director and Embalmer News Gathered Here And There From Various Parts Of The State (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Salisbury, Md., April 9.—Revs. R. G. Waters and L. D. Beecham have been returned to their respective churches for another year. Mrs. Lulu Costen, of New York, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Frank Matthewson. Miss Eliza Dennis, of Princess Anne, is spending the week with Mrs. Julia Langston. There will be a walking social given by the Woman's Home Missionary Society on April 17, at the homes of Mrs. Jacob Augusta, Mrs. Clemuel Burris, Mrs. R. G. Waters and Mrs. Joseph Cornish. The admission will be 15 cents. Mr. Clinton King, of the United raes Navy, is here visiting friends. taes Navy, is here visiting friends. Mrs. Emory Birchead,Mrs. Mary Slemons, Miss Pearl Birchead and Mr. Wilson Pinkett have returned from Philadelphia, where they attended the session of the Delaware Conference. Easton Notes (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Easton, Md., April 10.—The contata Queen Esther was given at the A. M. E. Church, Ivytown, Md. Thursday night, an old folk's concert was given by a company of ladies and gentlemen of Easton, for the benefit of Rev. J. H. Ward, pastor. Mr. and Mrs. James Cooper, of Port street visited friends in Caroline county Sunday. The Rev. S. J. Jackson of Cambridge, Md., preached to the White Apron Society Sunday night at Bethel A. M. E. Church. Mr. Alfred Banks, who has been connified to his home with the grip has recovered from his illness and is able to attend some of his domestic affairs. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brooks have a fine son. He arrived on April 1st. Princess Anne Happenings (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Princess Anne, Md., April 9.—Mr. Wesley Ballard was buried from Curtis Chapel last. Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Ellen Mitchell was the guest of Mrs. Georgianna Deshiels at dinner given in her honor. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, of Salsbury, were greeted with a good house last Monday night at the A. M. E. Zion Church. Mrs. John H. Palmer, of Crisfield, is here each week in connection with the Mutual Benefit Society. News From Chestertown (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Chestertown, Md., April 10. Rev. John R. Holland, gpastor of Janes M.E. Church has been returned for his tenth year, and Rev. M. P. Sterling has been returned for his second year to Pomon. Mr. Daniel Miller ws in Philadelphia during the week, representing the M. W. Moore Brotherhood of Janes M. E. Church at the session of the Delaware conference. Mrs. Carrie Greenleaf, who has been ill with the grip is able to be out again. Hagerstown Jottings (Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Hagerstown, Md., April 10. The third annual educational and industrial conference for the colored schools of Washington county was held at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church last Thursday. The County School Board gave the colored schools a holiday, and every school was represented at the conference. The exhibits included specimens of handicraft. Following an invocation by Rev. David Johnson, Mr. John W. Williams delivered the address of welcome and Mr. Nimrod Williams made the response. Others who delivered addresses were State Superintendent M. Bates Stevens, Mrs. M. L. Cothran, Prof. D. S. S. Goodloe, Mrs. Letitia Allen, Miss Carrie Truman, Dr. J. F. Lee, Harrisburg, Pa.; Prof. F. Ramer, Martinsburg, W. Va.; Prof. J. C. Newcomer, Harpers Ferry; Dr. L. B. Moore, Howard; University; Abe Strite, Mrs. Martha Franklin, E. Walker, A. Toyre, Elijah Free- man Judge Keedy and Harry S. Cummings, of Baltimore. Miss Hattie Freeman, of this city, gave a demonstration in food preparation. The conference was presided over by Prof. Benjamin Smith, supervisor of colored schools for Washington county. Rev. David Johnson preached at both services Sunday. 20 probationers were read into full membership. Mr. Richard Barnum, a prosperous farmer, has purchased an automobile. The stork recently visited the home of Mr. and Mr. Russell Williams and left a girl. Mrs. Lena Bardber has gone to New York for the summer. Owings Mills Briefs (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Owings Mills, Md., April 7. The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Breckenridge, a prominent resident of Owings Mills, took place on Monday morning. Mrs. Breckenridge's death came as a great surprise to her friends after an illness of only two days. Mrs. Edith Tucker and children, of Robert street, spent Sunday the guest of her mother, Mrs. Thornton. Mrs. Martha Hill, of Atlantic City, spent several days the guest of her sister, Mrs. Katie Gray. Mr. Elmer Henderson, District Sunday School superintendent of Hagerstown District visited, the Sunday school here on Sunday morning and was well pleased with results of his visit. Mr Henry Clark spent Sunday visiting friends in Arlington, Md. Snow Hill Notes (Special to The Atro-American Ledger.) Snow Hill, Md., April 10.—Mrs. Adel Robins. Miss Florence shields, left here Saturday to visit friends in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Pa. Miss Ola Ginn, Mr. George Allen, Mr. Lockermore purnell and Mr. James Payne left here last week to spend the spring and summer in Atlantic City. Miss Jeanette V. Wilson spent Saturday and Sunday in Pocomoke City visiting friends. Miss Henrietta Boyer, spent Saturday and Sunday in Philadelphia attending the Delaware Conference. The members of the Ebenezer M. E. Church are delighted to have their beloved pastor, Rev. J. W. Jewett, returned to them for another year. Rev. I. D. Payne has returned to the Box Iron circuit for another year to the delight of the churches. Little Elwood Holland is very sick. Mrs. Ellen Richardson is still on the sick list. Death Of Former Baltimorean. Mr. H. Shields, of Hartford, Conn., departed this life Thursday, April 3, 1913. He was the beloved son of Mrs. Martha A. Beylor of Floyds, Essex county, Va., who died January 24, 1913. Mr.Shields was a resident of this, city for quite a number of years and later decided to go North, and subsequently located in Hartford, where he has lived for the past 29 years. He is widely known in Hartford as well as in this city. Mr. Shields is survived by five sisters, Mrs. W. M. Murray, of Hartford. Miss Esther W. Beylor, of Brooklyn, N. Y., and Mrs. Henry Barnes, Mrs. Lena Wilson and Miss Lottie B. Beyler, all of this city; and three brothers, Mr. R. M. Shields, of Hartford, Conn., Mr. James H. Beyer, of Weems, Va., and Mr. Luther S. Beyler, of Moores town N. J. Funeral services were held in Shiloh Baptist Church, Hartford, Conn., of which the deceased was a member. Indoor Meet For Boys Closed For The Season The indoor meet held Thursday night of last week marked the close of the indoor work for the colored boys of the city for this season. The meet was the first of its kind for colored boys, and the Public Athetic League and the Dunbar Athletic Association made this one possible and a success. School 110 won the meet, with a score of 50 points, having at least the first two places in each event. Schools 112 and 116 tied for the second honors. Each school's representatives piled up eight points. School 103 takes third place with three points. No other schools of the city were entered. Officials: Starter, Mr. Valentine, P. A. L.; Timer, Mr. W. L. Wilson; Field Judges, Messrs. Webb and Hubert; Scorer, Mr. Bantum. A loving cup was awarded School 110 NEGRO'S BEST CHANCE IN THE SOUTH Continued from page 1 colored girl who is now living in Southern Oregon will illustrate this point: "Roseburg, Ore., March 23, 1913. D. R. T. Washington. Dear Sir:—For fear I would not be able to see you in Roseburg, I am writing you again in the hope of getting you by mail if I fail to see you. I know it is an awful strain on you this being your first visit this way to stop over here, so I will just write as plainly as I can and explain to you what we want. I am all alone out here and it is so lonesome for me, still I can go to any church or theatre in town. I don't feel like I would if I could only get some colored people to be with. Oh, Mr. Washington I just hunger to see some more of our race out here. I get good pay considering this is such a small town. I get $25 per month and I am made welcome to anything in the house, besides Mrs. Hamilton is so nice to me; she takes me to the show quite often. But if I had some of my own folks to be with I would be so happy. Judge Hamilton was in Corvallis but he arrived too late to hear you speak Wednesday. Mrs. Hamilton thinks just like I do, if we could get about four or five girls or families here they could do so well. There have been several but they have all been the very lowest class, have gotten into trouble, some left town and some went to jail. So you see how it has been all the while. Respectfully, etc., etc." White people who have formerly lived in the South seem just as glad to see colored people from the South as are members of my own race. One will be deceived if he attempts to judge the intelligence of a man out here by his appearance. Frequently you may meet a man with his pants stuffed in his boot legs, without any collar, with his sleeves, rolled up, having all the appearance of an ordinary working man, but when you ask him some questions you must not be surprised to find that while he works in a field, usually an orchard which he owns, or is in some other line of farming, he may be a graduate of the leading, eastern colleges. In this part of the world family connection counts for little. Every man is valued and respected for what he really can do in the community in which he lives. It is unfortunately true that the majority of colored people in the far Western states have the kind of employment which brings them into touch with the white man at the white man's weakest points, and this means that they try to imitate the white man at these points instead of at has stronger points. The white man in this part of the country has a great many social clubs. The Negro is usually the waiter or steward in these clubs. After the white man is through with his hard day's work in his factory, his bank, his office or on his farm, he goes to these clubs for an easy hour or two. In these clubs the white man sips his beer, drinks his wine, and smokes his cigar. The Negro comes into contact with him at these points and it is very natural that the Negro should try to lead the same kind of life that he sees the white man leading. This is unfortunate. It is unfortunate that so large a proportion of our people are engaged in waiting upon somebody else instead of producing something out of the natural resources of the land. The Negro in the South who owns 50 or 100 acres of land, has it paid for, and a little money in the bank and is educating his children, even though he may be dressed in an unfashionable manner is far more independent than a man who dresses in a flashy way and is employed in waiting on somebody else. I have found that some of the most prosperous individuals among our race are saloon keepers or men who run "elubs" for this flashy element among our people. While I have come into contact with much that is encouraging in connection with the comparatively few colored people on the Pacific coast, I am more convinced than ever that the Negro in the South is doing better than any group of colored people that I have found in this part of the world, and I am still further convinced that the Negro in the South has a better future than in any part of the world that I have yet visited. (Signed) Booker T. Washington Mrs.Mary E. Nichols, of 917 McDonogl street, left Wednesday for Philadelphia to attend the annual session of the Delaware conference. Instruction given in Hair Work, Facial Massage and Manicuring. Also in the making of Braids, Puffs, etc. Combings made up. What's the matter with your Hair If you want it long and beautiful it can be made so with Mime C. J. Walkers Wonderful Hair Grower. Write, Call or Phone Mrs. J. S. Fennell, Madison 134f or 1509 Druid Hill avenue. "Hair Dresser to Society" Of course there are other Hair Dressers BUT ONLY ONE POINDEXTER I carry a full Line of Human Hair Goods Combings made in puffs and braids Madame J. CREDITT'S Hair Dressing, Face Massage and Manicuring Parlors 1140 Druid Hill Avenue Garage on Dolphin St., 3rd floor. Mrs. D. B. Simmons of Silex, Ark, writes: "I tried one bottle of Ford's Hair Fomade and found it to be the best pre- paration I have ever used. It stopped my hair from falling out and breaking off and my hair is now as soft as it can be and is longer than it has been for a long time. My friends all want it. Ford's Hair Pomade, the old, reliable dressing for stubborn, curly hair makes harsh hair more pliable, glossy and easy to comb. @Try it and Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion, for the complexion. For sale by druggists, accept no other, see that it is Ford's and manufactured by the Ozonized Ox Marrow Company. Chicago, Ill. Mme. L. C. Parrish HAIR CULTURING, MANICURING AND SCALP TREATMENT B. H. 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CAREY STREET who represents the firm of M. C. HECHT & CO., 984-938 S. CHARLES STREET All the Credit You Want. See Me First. BEAUTY PARLOR MRS. HELEN ASH-JOHNSON Hair Culture, Massaging, Straightening Manicuring, Dyeing. 1317 N. CAREY STREET Phone: Madison 3551 M. Office Hours: 8 A. M. to 7 P. M. Other hours by appointment. NOTICE—DO YOU WANT LONG AND BEAUTIFUL HAIR? If so, MADAM M. THOMPSON will treat your hair with Mme. C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower, which is guaranteed to make hair grow. 2143 DIVISION STREET The Baltimore School of Hairdressing Under the Management of Mrs. Lucy S. Day and Mrs. Susie E. Gross OPENED FEBRUARY 1st, 1913 Hair work taught in all of its branches, including manicuring, facial and body Massage, Scalp Treatment, Dyeing and bleaching For terms apply at hair store 1308 N. Fremont avenue or 2016 Division Street. Night classes from 8 to 10 p. m. In another part of this paper will be seen THE AFRO-AMERICAN BUSINESS DIRECTORY. 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All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO. BALTIMORE. APRIL 12, 1913 The temperance question seems to be a pretty hot one for all concerned. Better catch your chicken before you fry him. Ask the Liquor License Commissioners. April is not living up to the public's expectations. When will President Wilson appoint a regular weather director? Better hold on to your over coats for a little while longer. Your "Uncle" can do without them better than you. Governor Goldsborough does not seem much perturbed over the election of a successor to his appointee, Senator Jackson. He says that he will cross that bridge when he comes to it. The white folks have their John Walter Smith to worry over and the colored folks have their Thomas Smith to worry over. The Smiths are very much in evidence these days. The Methodist Episcopal Conference has adjourned and the ministers have their appointments' and disappointments and have gone on their way to make the best of both. We express the hope that all of them may turn out to be most agreeable appointments. Strenuous efforts are being put forth by the young physicians to have a greater Provident Hospital in this city. There is a plenty room for a first class hospital and if the young men who have gone to it with such vim and energy will not get tired before they have accomplished their purpose, Baltimore will no doubt, in the near future rejoice over their efforts. By all means give them your support for a good hospital is badly needed for you and for them. PRAYER FOR THOSE AT SEA. The Book of Common Prayer is one of the most wonderful and useful pieces of literature in the English tongue. It has been remarked upon a certain occasion, in all good nature that there was no prayer in the Prayer Book suitable for use at the opening of a political convention, whereupon it was promptly responded that 'Prayers for those at Sea" were strikingly appropriate for such an occasion. The eloquent eulogium, of our distinguished local Negro contemporary with respect to the getting together of the "dry bones" of the late Republican party, in this state, calls to mind the extreme appropriateness of "Prayers for those at Sea" in their frantic effort to breathe life into a dead political carcass whose funeral rites have long ago been solemnized. This certainly is a free country, and there is no law to restrain political fanatics from giving free exhibitions of their imbecility. However, the little crowd of office holders whose roost was pretty high in the golden days of the Republican political machine are to be profoundly commiserated. In passing, one might pathetically inscribe upon their tombstones "When they lived, they lived in clover, and when they died, they died all over." The Pickwickian gentleman from the Eastern shore, and his noble Sam Weller, may, for their own amusement, continue to sing to Arfo-American voters, "Walk in to my parlor, said the Spider to the fly; it is the prettiest little parlor you ever did spy," but the reinforced refrain from Ethiopia's sons, will be "No I thank you, I had rather stay out of your parlor." Freedom is a great thing. After being engulfed for many long years in the dead political organization, after having been used and abused as a voting machine in the interest of Union Leaguers, and other high cocks of the walk, of Caucasian completion, the Afro-American has too much sense to be decoyed back into the old slavery. Better be a man without a party, than enter an inclusion over whose portals are written, "All black men who enter here, all hope abandon." How laughable it is to talk about a "Republican party" in this state. True, the remains are still with us, but that is all. The people, who for the most part formerly composed it, after the grand larceny at Chicago were forced to abandon it before it dashed to pieces against the rocks. It is gone. Like the Israelites who saw their old adversaries, the Egyptians dead on the seashore, so did we betold our old betrayers when the polls closed on that fatal Tuesday of last November. For the party itself, prayers for the departed would, possibly, be more suitable—yet, for the remnant, for the escaped, those trying now to put breathe into "dry bones" we may well give them the benefit of "prayers for those a sea." We trust that our youthful contemporary will turn away from the road leading to the grave yard, for if it persists in such folly, we shall reluctantly be constrained, as we have been forced before, to sing to it the ancient lamentation, "Hark from the toomb a doleful sound. Come view the place where you must shortly lie." THE SALOON There are many good citizens who, if it were in their power, would close up every saoon a Balti more. They may be entirely right in this conviction. We believe ourselves that the community would be very much better off with them put out of existence. But, while we so believe, we have very great respect for the law. And however ardently we mya desire the realization of certain ideals, we are not just prepared to become lawless in securing such an end. We must respect law. There is absolutely nothing to gain by lawless procedure. As long as the community grants license for the sale of liquor the man who honestly observes the requirements of the law, he be white or black, or be he 'man who is put down as notorious by mere heresy evidence, he is absolutely entitled to just and fair treatment. If he violates the law, if his place is a disreputable shelter for lewdness, and the like, then, in all fairness, such allegations must be sustained. Until they are sustained he is presumed to be as honorable as any other man conducting a similar business. If it be true that such places are what they are reported to be why is it so difficult to prove such allegations? Is it not too often the case that many who have the reputation of being morally sound and upright, i in truth, are rather weak, and, inwardly, prefer the continuance of such establishments, quietly patronized by them, than their closing up? Could such places long continue if they were wholly patronized by known disreputable people? It seems to us, that there is very great work in the line of moral foundations to be performed among many of the class we assume to be what they are not. Let us do even more than we are doing to make beautifully less the number of those who have appetites for what if dispensed in thethealoons. In the meantime, let us get our evidence well in hand when we undertake to establish the fact that any particular person is a breaker of the law, and therefore has forfeited his right to be trusted to do an honest and honorable business. THE SPIRIT OF OUR FATHERS THE SPIRIT OF OUR FATHERS It was in the month of April, about one hundred and twenty-six years ago that the first regular Negro oragnization, of any kind, was effected in this country among Africans and their descendants. Slavery was then in the north as well as in the south, but, a gradual abolition of slavery, in the north had been initiated. And this was almost simultaneous with American Independence. Among the noted characters of those times, who were in the very fore-front of leadership of the black people, were Absalom Jones and Richard Allen, in Philadelphia, and Prince Hall, in Boston, the first Negro Grand Master of Masons in America. The incident which runnished the occasion for endeavor at racial organization was the un-Christian treatment group of free black people experienced in connection with their attendance upon the services of St. George's Methodist Episcopal Church. It would have been [next to the miraculous for those plain simple hearted Africans, so recently enfranchised, to immediately aspire to organize a Christian church. As it was it was almost miraculous that they were emboldened to attempt a beneficial and moral reform organization among themselves, which was destined, in the Providence of God, to pave the way for two of the greatest religious oragnizations that have ever proceeded from the people of Afrien descent. The thing which ought to interest us most, in these times, is the spirit which energized our fathers in that early but dark hour of our people in this land. What we need in these times most, is neither money or political prestige, though unquestionably he shall get some of both. But our great need everywhere is to be baptized with the spirit which lead and guided them so successfully. In order, then, that we my have some idea of that spirit, we shal but make a few quotations from the literature they have left us from those times. This day 126 years ago the "Free African Society" was constituted in the city of Philadephia. One of the first resolves of this ancient society was: "And it is further agreed, that no drunkard or disorderly person be admitted as a member." And it was also still further agreed: "That no man shall live with any woman as man and wife without she is lawfully his wife, and his certificate must be delivered to the clerk to be put on record." Similar societies existed in New port, Rhode Island, and in Boston, Mass., and Prince Hall, in writing to the Philadelphia Society, from Boston, under date of September 16, 1789, among other things, said: "We here are not ideal but are doing waht we can to promote the interest and good of our dear brethren that stand in so much need at such time as this." The fraternal reply of the Philadelphia Society to this letter of Prince Hall is so refreshing and stimulating, even at this date, that we reproduce below the greater part of that epistle. It says: "We read your epistle by the hand of Henry Stewart, one of our members, who visited you. It afforded us matter of satisfaction, to find that you are united with us in laboring in the same vineyard, we seriously hope to the honor of God and the benefit of mankind. May you steadily continue in this labor, for the harvest is truly great, but the sincere and disinterested laborers are few. Notwithstanding, let none be discouraged, however low their station among men may be, for we find in holy writ, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong; but that one who has on the shield of faith, shall chase a thousand and two put ten thousand to flight. Here is encouragement for us of the African race. The scriptures declare, that, God is no respecter of persons. "We beseech you, therefore, in much brotherly love, to lay aside all superfluity of naughtiness, especially gaming and feasting; a shameful practice, that we as a people are particularly guilty of. While we are feasting and dancing, many of our complexion are starving under cruel bondage; and it is this practice of ours that enables our enemies to declare that we are not fit for freedom—and at the same time, this imprudent conduct stops the mouths of our real friends who would ardently plead our cause! Let us, therefore, dear brethren, learn to be wise by fearing the Lord, and show that we have good understanding by foreaking our foolish paretices." Just think of it, such advice from Africans, over a century ago, who had just come out of slavery. We increasingly need the spirit of our forefathers, those grand old men and women who were so very grateful to the Almighty for their freedom that they were trying as best they could, to aid in the liberation of their kith and kin, in other parts, by giving ocular evidence in their lives of the possibilities for good in the African race. We need to do everything we can to increase the moral and spiritual output of our lives. This is the meaning of the words of the Master when he bids us seek ye the first the Kingdom of God n His righteousness and all necessary material things will be added. Not taken away, but added. ST. JAMES BENEFICIAL SOCIETY This old and venerable Beneficial Society, in this city, has just celebrated its 67th anniversary. It is interesting in this connection to state that there is yet among us one member still living who was present at the birth of that society. Mr. William H. Waters, one of the most respected citizens of this community is the only surviving member who took part in the organization of St. James Society. I he society as a creature of St. James Church, in the days of the late Rev. Harrison H. Webb who educated, in his school, so many of the older Baltimorean. Mr. Waters was confirmed in St James Church in 1846, and the following year, he not only took part in the oragnization of the society, but was elected a vestryman of that Church, and served, continuously in that office for more than a half century. It certainly constitutes a record of moral and religious endeavor of which any man, white or black, might feel justly proud. While Mr. Waters has retired from active life, he yet takes a keen interest in all that concerns the well being of his race, on whose behalf he has, practically, given his entire life. PRAISES THE AFRO-AMERICAN In a letter to the Afro-American Ledger, Prof. J. E. Spingarn, of New York City, sends the following word of praise: "I thank you for sending me a copy of the Afro American Ledger containing a full account of the recent Baltimore meeting of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Your paper seems to be an excellent one, and I wish you success in your task of giving the colored people of Baltimore a clean and forceful style of journalism. The race needs independent and disinterested newspapers as much as any thing, and if you aim at this ideal unfinchingly you will be rendering your race a real service." Cockeysville Notes. Cockeysville, Md., April 9.—A board meeting was held at Bazil A. M. E. Church Sunday night. Rev. W. S. Bailey is the pastor. Nine girls were awarded medals or regular attendance upon Sunday School services.' The awards were made by the superintendent. Mr. Emory S. Cole. A moving picture of the wrecked Titanic was given at the church last Friday night. The musicians of Baltimore have started protective association for musicians and now have a cozy office headquarters at 126 N. Pearl street. A special meeting has been arranged for at Good Hope Hall Wednesday evening, April 23, 1918, at 8:30 P. M., and at which time may points of important interest to the musicians of Baltimore will be expressed, and all musicians that play in bands and orchestras are cordially invited. Adv. DIET AND HEALTH HINTS By DR. T. J. ALLEN Food Specialist MORAL DELINQUENCY AND DIET. Dr. Eloom, medical examiner at the University of Wisconsin, points to the fact that 50 students who were disciplined for dishonorable conduct were deficient in height, weight, girth of head and chest and otherwise of Inferior physical capacity. Investigations of the physical condition of children coming before the juvenile courts and in schools, support the conclusion that the sound mind and sound body must go together. A truant officer has found that most of the children who run away from school and have abnormal desires can best be reclaimed by proper feeding, most of them being found on investigation to be improperly nourished. (Copyright, 1911, by Joseph B. Bowles.) Continued from page 1 Peidmont, J. N. Beane; Lewisburg, A. L. Jenkins; Montgomery to be supplied; Moorefield, C. W. Matthews; Morgantown, J. H. Peters; Martinsburg, S. M. Beane; Mount Hope, E. P. Moon: Parkersburg, C. C. Gill; Pitsburgh, Pa., C. Y. Trigg; Point Pleasant, A. H. Whitfield; Romney, H. A. Johnson; Ronceverte and White Sulphur, J. A. Reid; Seebert, G. W. Cohen, Sharpsburg, Pa., J. H. C. McPherson; Shepherdstown, J. D. Brown; Sistersville, to be supplied; Union, R. S. Reid; Washington, Pa., W. E. Jefferson; Wheeling, John W. Jackson; Williamsburg, to be supplied. ANNAPOLIS DISTRICT. C. G. Cummings, District Superintendent. Annapolis, Asbury, E. S. Williams; Athoton, W. N. Holt. Baltimore—Centennial, D. W. Shaw; Canton Mission, to be supplied, Eastern Chapel, S. R. Hughes; John Wesley, Ernest Lyon; North Point, J. W. Lavatt; St. Paul, S. H. Norwood, Brooklyn and Holly Run, Samuel Aquilla; Brooks and St. Luke's, G. C. Brown. Broad Neck S. H. Brown; Chesapeake Beach, to be supplied; Churchton, A. H. Tighman; Davidsonville, Joseph Henry; Eastport, Alexander Dennis; Ellicott City, J. H. Goodrich; Huntingtown, Daniel Collins; John Wesley and St. Mark's, L. W. Briggs; Lancaster, V., C. A. Randall; Morans, Va., J. W. Jackson; Magothy, E. W. S. Peck; Mount Hope, J. T. Moten; Mount Zion, B. F. Myers; Prince Frederick, Elijah Ayres; Sparrows Point, W. T. Harris; St. John, J. J. Cecil; Waterbury and Mt. Tabor, B. W. Brown. WASHINGTON DISTRICT. DISTRICT Superintendent, W. A. C. Hughes. Bowie, Nathan Rose; Boyds, R. P. Lawson; Brandywine, F. F. King; Charlotte Hall, R. R. Boston; Daisy (Woodbine P. O.). J. W. Jenkins; LaPlata, T. B. Snowden; Laurel, V. N. S. Hughes; Laytonsville, Benjamin Gross; Linden, R. A. Hart; Marlboro, Virgil Carter; Mount Airy, W. A. English; Nottingham and Croome, A. A. Brown; Oxen Hill (Congress Heights, D. C.), Washington Murray; Victor E. Johnson; Pisgah, L. E. S. Nash; Pamunkey, C. S. Harper; Rockville, J. C. Love; St. Inigoes, J. T. Reed; Sandy Springs (Ashton P. O.) J. W. Carroll; Scotland (Rockville P. O.), J. E. Carter; Sellman, J. S. Sole; Shiloh (Wavside P. O.). Moses Lake; Washington Grove, B. T. Perkins; Woodville (Aquaco P. O.), R. F. Coates; Washington, Asbury, M. W. Clair; Bennings, W. J. Tyler; Central, T. P. Thomas; Deanwood, to be supplied; Ebenezer, W. H. Dean; Fairmount Heights, O. C. Sprague; Haven, W. H. Barnes; Ivy City, J. E. Roberts Mount Zion, W. C. Thompson; Nash Memorial, George A. Davis; Simpson Memorial, W. S. Jackson; Tenallytown, A. F. Champion; Union Mission, W. L. Washington. Raynes W. Stennett left without appointment to attend one of our schools, Asbury, Washington, Quarterly Conference. I. L. Thomas, field secretary of the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension member of Sharp Street Memorial, Baltimore, Quarterly Conference. J. W. E. Bowen, professor in Gammon Theological Seminary, member of Asbury, Washington Quarterly Conference. C. A. Johnson, professor in Morgan College, member of Sharp Street Memorial, Baltimore Quarterly Conference. J. F. B. Coleman, missionary to Africa. ALEXANDRIA DISTRICT District Superintendent, C. E. Hodges, Staunton. Alexandria, N. M. Carroll; Bedford, E. A. Haynes; Bedford Springs to be supplied by J. C. Ore; Bridgewater, J. W. Hollins; Brownsburg, J. H. Lewis; Buchanan, J. W. Warren; Charlottesville, J. G. Grant; Covington, F. E. Nichols; Fall's Church, J. W. Colbert; Grotzos, J. B. Arter; Hall's Hill C. E. Queen; Hamilton, J. W. Dockett; Harrisonburg, J. H. E. Carter; Leesburg, J. E. Detsen; Leesville, J. H. Johnson; Lexington, E. J. Ruddock; Lincoln, G. H. Booze; Lynchus, J. W. T. Wilson; Lynchburg, C. S. Briggs; Lurav, P. R. Vauls; Middleburg, C. E. Jones; McDowell, to be supplied by A. W. Jones; Pittsville, J. S. Roberts; Richmond, Asbury, I. H. Carpenter; Richmond, Leigh Street, E. M. Mitchell; Roanoke, S. A. Virgil; Rockbridge Bath, J. C. Allen; Salem, T. N. Austin; Stauton, G. W. W. Jenkins; Stewartsville, W. B. Minor; Strausburg, R. D. Jennings; Waynesboro, J. W. Waters, Jr.; West Staunton, Bradley Johnson; Winchester, A. P. Shaw; Woodlawn, T. H. Brooks; Woodstock, J. W. Galloway. The hearing room of the Board of the Board of Liquor License Commissioners was crowded Tuesday night, when protests were made by a number of persons against Wallace L. Smith's license. Among those present at the hearing were a number of reputable citizens who were ready to testify that Smith's Hotel was conducted along strictly orderly lines and the accommodations there were decidedly better than those of similar places run by colored men in other cities. The protestants were headed by Rev.G. A. Griffiths, rector of St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Father Griffiths has been active in the fight against saloons in and around the Seventeenth ward, but was deserted by a number of his staunch supporters when he began the fight against Wallace L. Smith, who holds the license for the hotel, and Thomas R. Smith, the reputed owner. Father Griffiths told the board that some of his members had told him repeatedly that the hotel was not run along strictly orderly lines. Upon cross examination by Attorney Harry S. Cummings, who represented Wallace Smith, he said that he could give no specific instances of violations of the law. Mrs. Adelaide Green argued against the hotel because, she said, that none of her male friends would carry her there. She said that white men did not hesitate to carry their wives to the leading hotels of the city, and that the fact that prominent colored women did not frequent Smith's Hotel. was to her mind an indication that the place was not run along the best lines. William B. Hamer, a clerk in the Postoffice, testified that he passed by the place frequently, and had seen young men and women passing in and out. When asked by Mr. Cummings if he knew of any minors frequenting the place he replied that some seemed to be under age, but that he was not sure about it. He said further that he had never been in the place. Mr. George I. Simms and Mrs. Hopkins testified along similar lines. Mrs. Dora Hughes, who attended the wedding of Thomas R Smith several years ago, attempted to show that he had influential political connections by endeavoring to tell the names of prominent men who had sent wedding gifts. Attorney Cummings frustrated her effort. HOTEL IS PRAISED Attorney Cummings, in his opening argument, asserted that the protest was an effort to make the board stultify itself in revoking the license that had been granted to Wallace Smith a few days ago. In summing up the evidence of the protestants he said that not one thing had been brought forward to show that the place was not run along decent lines. "We have fifty witnesses here," he said, "who are ready to testify that Smith's Hotel is a respectable place, but we do not think it necessary to tire the board with their testimony. The board decided to hear several, however. E. B. Taylor, the caterer, testified that the place was run along approved lines, and that he had no hesitancy in recommending strangers to stop there. Joseph P. Evans said that he had traveled in all sections of the country and that only in one instances—in Los Angeles—had he found a hotel to compare with Smith's. He said that he frequently sent strangers there. He said that he never drank at any bar, but that good hotel accommodations were necessary for the public. John W. Rich testified that he had taken his wife there, and he frequently took supper there with friends. Julius C. Johnson said that Baltimore was fortunate in having a hotel that was not a common joint. Dr. Harry S. McCard testified that he was at first prejudiced against the hotel, but that after attending a patient who had a room there that he became convinced that the hotel was run on a plane with that of the leading hotels o the city. We print the news while it is news. NICHOLSON—In loving memory of our dear daughter and wife, Isabella L. Nicholson, who departed this life April 12, 1911. Gone but not forgotten. How long she struggled against disease, That haffled skill and care; How long she lingered racked with pain None of us will ever know; For Jesus took her home with him. Where no tears ever flow. Her busy hands are folded, Her toil on earth is done; Her troubles are all ended, Her heavenly crown she won. Dear wife and daughter You will never be forgotten, Never shall your memory fade, Sweetest thoughts will ever linger Around the grave where you are laid. By her parents, Mrs. M. A. Wilson. Mr. James A. D. Wilson and her husband, Javob C. Nicholson, children and brothers. In loving memory of our brother, Ernest Cromwell, who died two years ago. April 3, 1911. Gone but not forgotten. Call not back the dear departed. Anchored safe where storms are o'er On the border land we left them Soon to meet and part no more When we leave this world of changes. When we leave this world of care. We shall find our missing loved one in our Father's mansion fair. Mrs. Catherine Webb died on March 30, 1913. Her funeral took place at her daughter's residence, Howard county. Sleep on dear mother and take your rest God took you home he thought it best. In silence you suffered In patience you bore Until God called you home To suffer no more. She leaves two daughters, three sons, 19 grand children. 24 great grand children and three great, greatgrandchildren. BURLEY—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, A. A. Burely, who died three years ago today April 10, 1910. A place is vacant in our home. That never can be filled. Sleep on dear mother and take your rest God took you home he thought it best. In silence you suffered in patience you bore Until God took you home to suffer no more. By her children. In sad but loving remembrance of my beloved son, William M. Stouts, who departed this life one month ago today March 8, 1913. It has been one month sad and dreary Since we were forced to part, But the memory of our darling Still is fresh within our hearts. Life's storms will soon be ended, And the evening bells will toll When our hearts will know no sorrow When the pearly gates unfold. By his mother and sister, Maggie Stouts, 1228 Druid Hilljavenue. JOHNSON—In sad but loving remembrance of my daughter, Annie May Johnson, who died April 14, 1912. The one that we love is missing The voice we love is stillled. Her place in our home is vacant And never can be filled. Oh how hard we tried to save her But our care was all in vain: Gone from the hearts that loved her To sleep in the silent tomb. Through the house I wander sadly Through my home so deary In each room I find some token Of my darling who is not there. Grieve not dear loved ones I am at rest And shall forever be, I cannot come on earth to you; But you can come to me. By her broken hearted mother. BROWN—In sad but loving remembrance of my husband, William H. Brown, who died one year ago, April 18, 1912. The month of April once more is here To me the saddest of the year Because it took away from me My dear husband one year ago today. By his wife, Josephine. DEAN—In loving remembrance of my dear father, Thomas Dean, who died five years ago today, April 12, 1908 Why should we call it death; This calm sweet sleep of peace When the tired head in slumber rests And all I.fe's sorrows cease? It is sweet to be remembered For the good he has done for me And the pleasant words he uttered With each bright succeeding sun. By his favorite daughter and granddaughter, Mrs. Alverta and Lillian M. Queen. In sad but loving remembrance of my dear daughter, Helen Plater, FLOUR DOWN--NOW 6 lb. sack Matchless Flour, 19c. 24 lb. sack Matchless Flour, 75c. PRICES GU HER DOWN--NOW IS THE TIME TO sack Matchless Flour, 19c. 12 lb. sack Matchless Flour sack Matchless Flour, 75c. Granulated Sugar, 5c. PRICES GUARANTEED. FLOUR DOWN--NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY. 6 lb. sack Matchless Flour, 19c. 12 lb. sack Matchless Flour, 39c. 24 lb. sack Matchless Flour, 75c. Granulated Sugar, 5c. per lb. PRICES GUARANTEED. T. G. MARSHALL, DEAL Groceries & Provisi DEALER IN es & Provisions, Butter, 535 Dolphin St. Baltimore, Md. BELSHAZZAR Not Bel- shazzar's Feast BELSHAZZAR Not Belshazzar's Feast A Dramatic Cantata in Five Acts Given by the Choral Symphony Oratoria Society AT WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith Street, bet. Jefferson and Orleans For the benefit of the Church Wednesday and Thursday, April 16th and 17th, 1913 Admission, Adults, 25 Cents Each Night. Wm.H. Lee, Ticket Agent Robt. Thompson, Director ...THE LYRIC, Main Hall, Mt. Royal Avenue... FRIDAY, MAY 9th, 1913, AT 8 P. M. Wit, Wisdom and Merry Fancies. Presenting the Gorgeous Fable, Entitled: Vanity, or in The Land of Night BY 75 REFINED AMATEURS 75 Including The Famous Juvenile Troubadours and Mr. T. Henderson Kerr's Orchestra of 25 Under Personal Supervision of Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey Scale of Prices, 75c. & 50. Children under 12 yrs., 35c. Balcony only Mr. John R. Williams, 1627 Druid Hill Ave., Ticket Agent. None sold at door Special! Read and Come! Last Lecture of the Series, under the auspices of the Brotherhood of St. Paul M. E. Church, Rev. S. H. Norwood, Pastor. On Monday evening, April 14th, 1913, at 8.30 o'clock. Good singing with program. Subject: "The Negro in the Methodist Episcopal Church," by Mr. George A. Owens, Principal of Public School, 106. Thos. S. Tilden, Chairman of Committee. MISSIONARY DAY—Penna. Avenue 4. M. E. Zion Church REV. J. W. MACDONALD, Pastor THIRD SUNDAY IN APRIL Preaching 11 a. m. by Rev. A. Waters, D. D., Presiding Bishop of New York City; 3 p. m. hev. John A. Holmes, his famous choir and congregation. 8 p. m. Rt Rev. Alexander Waters, D. D. Address by Mrs. Patience Harris. Pres. Maryland Baptist State Missionary Society and her Society. Solo Mr. R. W. Stewart. Annie Dennis, President. 12-19-in ANNIVERSARY & CELEBRATION—Given by the Silver Cord Social, at the Fishermen's Auditorium. Thursday and Friday Evening. May 1st and 2nd, 1913. Thursday Evening, a Literary Program and Supper Free. Friday Evening, a Grand Reception. ..THE GOLDFIELD ORCHESTRA.. Will Hold Their Second ANNUAL DANCE AND MUSICALE At Good Hope Hall, Monday Eve'g, April 21st, 1913 THE FRIENDLY PROGRESSIVE SOCIAL will present their Final Informal Dance of the Season. At the Fishermen Auditorium. Monday Evening, April 28th, 1918. from 8 to 1.30 o'clock. Committee of Arrangements: Edward L. Slater, James H. West, Paul L. Lewis. Music by Dr. T. H. Kerr's Orchestra. Cards of Admission 25c. Refreshments on Sale. Mrs. Joseph G. Locks, Jr., Practical Funeral Directress, Embalmer and Shrouder. Residence: 630 N. Caroline Street. Quick attendance. Courteous Treatments. Carriages to hire for all occasion. Phone: Wolf 1958. REV. W. H. SKIPWITH, the Singing Evangelist, will exhibit religious moving pictures at the First Baptist Church, Caroline and McElderry Streets. Thursday evening, April 17th, 1918. Song service begins at 7.30. Exhibition begins at 8.20. Admission for all 10 cents. Rev. P. C. Neal, D. D., Pastor. $75 Daniel Easton $75 FUNERAL DIRECTOR @ EMBALMER 504 W. BIDDLE STREET Don't make mistakes any longer. Don't be bound hard and fast to the old family Undertaker who hasn't half the facilities and none of the progressiveness of Daniel Easton. Inspect my window display and see what I give you. Lower Prices—Better Quality. My Funeral Parlor is absolutely Free to you. OPEN ALL NIGHT 'Phone Mt. Vernon 5496—Day and Night An Irishman and a Scot were arguing as to the merits of their respective countries. "An. weel," said Sandy, "they toor doon an auid castle in Scotland and found many wires under it, which shows that the telegraph was known there boondreds o' years ago." "Well," said Iat, "they toor doon an auid castle in Oireland, and, begorra, there was no wires found under it, which shows that they knew all about wireless telegraphy in Oireland hundreds av years ago."—Exchange. IS THE TIME TO BUY. 12 lb. sack Matchless Flour, 39c. Granulated Sugar, 5c. per lb. ARANTEED. Sunday, April 13, 1913. The Stewardesses will make a special effort, Mrs. Jennie Daughty, president. The Handy Circle will be associated Mrs. Annie Jiles, president. 11 A. M. sermon by the pastor, subject, "Faith, Hope and Charity" There will be young ladies to represent these three virtues 3.30 P. M., sermon and special program. The I. B. P. O. E. of the World will hold their anniversary services, Thursday, April 17, 1918, 8 P. M. Prof. Amohamed, of Hindo, Spanish parentage, the great artist, will show the Crucifixion, Burial and Resurrection of Christ. Admission 15. This is to you. Come down to St. John's A. M. E. Church Thursday evening, April 17. The Steward Board will give a supper in honor of the Stewardesses. The supper will be cooked and served by the men. It is going to be a grand affair. Don't fail to come. Admission 15 cents. Supper free. Refreshments on sale. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. Samuel Hitchinson, secretary. EXTRAORDINARY ANNOUNCEMENT The A. C. E. League of Waters A. M. E. Church will present a special program Sunday, April 18, 5.45 p. m., at which time Prof. John C. Wright of the Royal Conservatory, Philidelphia, will sing Millards Ava Maria, No 8, in English and Latin. Special address by Mr. John W Woodhouse. Program in charge of Mr. George Proctor. All are invited. Miss Mamie Woolford, President. Mr. C. A. Carey, secretary. SPECIAL NOTICE. The Harmonic Singing Association of Baltimore City will render a special program this Sunday, 5.30 p. m., at the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church, Pennsylvania avenue, near Dolphin street. A silver offering at the door. Everybody welcome. The Dorcas Charity Society will hold their first public meeting in Towson Hall, corner Pennsylvania avenue and St. Mary street, April 18, 1913, at 3:30 p. m. Topic: "Charity among our people," by Mrs. Emma J. Truxon, Mrs. D. D. Thurpeau and Mrs. Mary F. Bond. Mothers meeting at 7:30 p. m. Sermon by Louisa Hinton. Mrs. Grace. M. Diggs, Pres. Look, Read, and Read, and Read. Because Everybody is going. Where? To Moses Hall. Of course when? Thursday evening April 17, 1913. The Western Star Tab. No. 53., of Moses will give one of the finest prize box parties of the season. Hoban's full orchestra. Tickets only 15 cents. Katie Waters, Chairman. Grace Blackston, Secretary. Riddick Chapter Epworth League of Centennial M. E. Church will have a visit from the B. Y. P. U. of the First Baptist Church on Sunday, April 13th, at 5 p. m. A rich program will be rendered. Mr. H. B. Patterson, Pres. B. Y. P. U. Mrs. Martha Paker, Chair. Program: Mme. Helen Cooper, Pres. E. L; Mr. Wilbert Harris, Pres. of Literary and Social Dept. Freewill Offering. SPECIAL SPECIAL There will be a special program rendered by the Dunbar Athletic Association at Asbury Epworth Letgue, Sunday, April 18th at 5 p.m. The public invited. FIRST ANNUAL GIRLS' DAY at Trinity A. M. E. Church, Sunday, April 18th. Excellent program 11 a.m., and 7.30. p.m. Mrs. Mary F. Handy and Mrs. Ruth Collett will address the girls in the morning and Rev. DeWirt Turpean will speak for them at night. Mrs. C. H. Pendleton, Chair.; Mrs. Betie Bell, Pres. Mrs. Elizabeth Custis, vice president; Mrs. E. Harris, secretary; Mrs. Fannie Johnson, treasurer; Miss Edna Clark, mistress of ceremonies. Rev. A. L. Gaines, Pastor. The National Grand Lodge of Knights and Daughters of Samaria, convened at Moses Hall, North Eutaw street, Tuesday April 8th. The session was largely attended by representatives of the city and county lodges. Success was shown through the reports all along the line. L. H. Davenport is the national grand commander and A. G. Heath is national grand secretary. ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHUROH E 23rd Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor 11 a. m., Preaching by Rev. J. Fuller 2. 80 p. m., Sunday School 3 p. m., Sermon by Rev. J. C. Love. 4 p. m., Jr. EpworthLeague. 5 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor and Bible-Communion. Mrs. Elizabeth Fuller, Pres. Ladies Aid Mr. S. E. Swann, Supt Mr. Joshua Fuller, Pres. E. L. CENTENNIAL M.E. CHURCH Cor. Caroline and Bank Sts Rev. D. W. Shaw, D. D. Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor. 2:30 p. m., Sunday School Mrs. S. J. C. Ralph, Supt. 5 p. m., Epworth League. Mrs. Helen A. Cooper. President. Devotional and literary program. 5 p. m., sermon by the Rev. Wm. N. Holt. of Athelton, Md. Special Service of songs written by Rev. Holt. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" 11 a. m., Opening sermon by pastor. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 4.80 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon by pastor. Everybody welcome. W. C. Tongue, Supt. E. Cooper, Pres. of L. P. S. Friday, April 18th. 8 p. m., Prof. Malai will exhibit his famous paintings Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor Steward's Day. 10 a. m., Class. 11 a. m., Preaching by Stranger. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 6. 30 p. m., C. E. L. 6 p. m., Pastor or Stranger. G. W. Fowler, Pres. C. E. L. T. H. McGowan, Supt. ST. LUKE U. A. M. E. CHURCH Spring St., near McEliderry. All day meeting St., Stranger a morning service. 3 p. m., Rev. Ida Nelson, and the Boly Temple. 8 p. m., Rt. Rev. B. T. Ruly. Rev. Mrs. Lera Mason will be with us Tuesday, the 15th inst. for several week. Rev. R. Thompson, P. E. CHRIST INSTITUTE Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor. Ensor Street. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Rev. Aquilu Brooks. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor, Dr. G. W. Kennard. All are invited. ST. JOHN UNITED CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Orchard and Tessier streets. Sunday Service 11 a. m., preaching by Rev. Howard A. Jones. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 6 p. m., Y. P. B. A. 7.45 p. m., preaching by Rev. J.-J. Taylor. Music by the Choir. 8 p. m., Thursday. Preaching by Rev. Wm. H. Thompson. All welcome. Prof. James A. Bell, Director. Sister Bessie Johnson, Organist. Rev. G. B. H吩taker, Pastor. Colored Young Women's Christian Association, King Daughters' Day. Rev. A. L. Gaines will make an address. Mrs, Sidney Turner, presiding. M. E. Murphy, President. E. E. Bright, Secretary WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. M. F. Sydes, Pastor. Sunday, April 20th at 3 p. m. Rev. Ida Nelson and her choir and congregation will have charge of the service, under the auspices of the Women' Mites Missionary Society. Mrs. Susie Chase, 1st vice president; Mrs. Lavinia Henson, 2d vice president; Mrs. Matilda Slocum, Mrs. Hallie Anderson, Mrs. Alverta Moore. Mary C. Bantum, president. Men's Day at First Bapt. Church Caroline and McElderry Sts. ...Sunday, April-20th. all day... Special program. SPECIAL NOTICE Baltimore Annual Conference. A. M. E. Chnrch, Bishop Levi J. Coppin. presiding. To all whom it may concern: The ministers and members of the Baltimore Annual Conference A. M. E. Church will leave Union Station, Baltimore, Md., on Tuesday. April 22nd, 1913, on the 8.50 a. m. train, in a special coach via of the Western Maryland R. R., enroute for Hagerstown, Md., the sent of the Conference which will convene Wednesday morning, April 28rd, 1913. M. F. Sydes, President. John Offer Custis, Secretary. Baltimore A. M. E. Preachers' Meeting and Vicinity. The Artistic Cleaning and Pressing Co., are the only Artist Cleaners and Pressers. Will make your old suit look like new. Consult Wm. A. Janie, 534 W. BIDDLE STREET HANDY MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Cor. Baker and Bruce Sts. Rev. John Offer Custis. Pastor. 1514 Druid Hill Ave. First Annual Girls' Day. 9.30 a. m., Sunday School. Excellent program. 11 a. m. Special. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 p. m., Visitors' March. 6.30 p. m., A. C. E. League. Mr. Samuel E. Robinson. Pres. 8 p. m., Platform Services by T. F. Club. First appearance before the public. Mrs. Martha Thompson, President. Miss E. M. Wilson, Secretary. Mrs. Solomon Cephus, Chairman. Mrs. Eller Boston, Pres. T. F. C. PAYNE A. M. E. CHURCH, Calhoun and Laurens Sts. Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor. Residence: 1160 N. Calhoun St. Revival week, conducted by Evangelist Mrs. Anna Brown. 11 a. m., Preaching by Presiding Elder S. M. Johnson. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 p. m., Big Meeting for young and old, conducted by Evangelist Mrs. Anna Brown. 6.00 p. m., League service conducted by Junior League of Allen Church. Mr. Clifton Brown, President. 8 p. m., Evangelist service by Evangelist Brown. All welcome. J. E. Neal, Pres. of the League. C. E. Dorsay, Supt. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor Girl's Day. 11 a. m. , Addresses by Mrs. Mary F. Handy and Mrs. Ruth Collett. 2.30 p.m. , Sunday School 3.30 p.m. Sermon in the interest of sub-stewardess Board by Rev. W. M. Ivey. Subject-*Man a Chain of Wonders of 62 Links. 6.30 p.m. , A. C. E. League 7.30 p.m. , Preaching by Rev. D. D. Turpeau. WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. Dr M. F. Sydes, Pastor. 4.27 Aisquith Street 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor, 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 5.45 p. m., Special program by the Allen League. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Montgomery street, bet. Charles and Hanover The Stewardesses and Handy Circle Day. Mrs. Jennie Doughty and Mrs. Annie Giles, Presidents. 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor. Subj- Faith, Hope and Charity." There will be three ladies to represent three virtues near the alter. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 p. m., a sermon and special pro- gramme. 6.00 p. m., Allen C. E. League 8 p. m., The I.E.P. O.E. or Daughters of Elks will hold their anniversary services. They came through the influence of the King's Daughters, Mrs. Martha Brown, pres. On Thursday, April 17th Prof. Amohamed, the great artist. The Crucifixion Burial and Resurrection of Christ Admission 15 cents. J. W. Norris, Pastor 10 to 11 a. m., Pastor's Bible Class John Murray, Pres. of the League, Charles Tolson, Supt. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sta. Rev. P. J. Jordan, Pastor Services for Sunday, April, 13th. 1913 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Samuel Johnson, D. D., Presiding Elder. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m., Sermon by Rev. R.T. Winn, D. D. and Congregation of Morning Star Baptist Church. 4.30 p. m.. Allen League. Good music and excellent singing. A committee of Epworth Leaguers from Centenial Church will render the programme. 8. p. m.. Sermon by Presiding Elder Rev. D. G. Hill. Pastor. 11 a. m., Special Sermon by request. By the Pastor. 3 p. m., Sunday School. 6 p. m., A. C. E. League. 8 p. m., Grand Union Service. Sharp St. Memorial M. E. Church will worship with us. The Pastor, Rev. M. J. Naylor will preach. Sharp St. Choir will render music. Third Seventh Day Adventist Church G. P. Rodgers, pastor. Sunday night, April 18th, 8 p. m. Preaching service at Young's Auditorium, Druid Hill avenue and Robert street. Subject: "The Little Horn with eyes like a man and a mouth speaking great things. All invited PENNA. AVENUE A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Rev. J. W. MacDonald, Pastor. 11 a.m. Sermon by Rev. Adam Jackson, D. D. of New York City. 1 p.m. Class by J. H. Catlin. 2.30 p.m. Sunday School. W. W. Brown, Supt. 4 p.m. Class. Aix. Phillip, Leader. 6 p.m. Varick Christian Endeavor. J.B. Alkins. Pres. Special program by the Harmonic Singing Club. 8 p.m. Sermon by pastor. Y. M. C. A., 1619 Druid Hill avenue, Sunday, April 13th, at 4.30. Speaker: John H. Murphy, subject, "The New South and the Negro." EXTRA NOTICE Rev. Alfred Young, D.D., pastor of "King's Hill" M. E. Church will preach the famous Railroad sermon at Handy Memorial A. M. E. Chhu' Baker and Bruce streets, Sunday, April 20th at 3.30 p. m, rain or shine. All are welcome --- Baton Rouge, La.—If going to schools will give a man an education then I ought to be the most educated man in the world, for I have been in as many schools as any other man in the world, and have met as many students and teachers. Some of them laugh at me while others look and wonder who I can be. I have been over a little of the country since I wrote to you last, and it strikes me that I was in the proud city of Austin, the capital of Texas, where I was the guest of Rev. S. J. Johnson, who had me to preach the Easter sermon. Rev. Johnson is pastor of a large church and he is doing good work. He succeeded the late Rev. J. A. White. In the afternoon, I spoke to men at First Baptist Church of which Rev. J. B. Pius is pastor. He is a young man and is a good preacher and a graduate of Leland University. I spent the day in Austin and had the pleasure of seeing that great educator of the race. Prof. R. S. Lovinggood. He is president of the Samuel Houston college. They have there a large student body and these men and women are pushing to the front. I left that place Monday morning in company with Mr. and Mrs. Rayford, and visiting' a deaf dumb and blind school, where I also preached an Easter sermon. Next I stopped at Temple, with Rev. H. F. Tyre, the son of Bishop Tyre and he is making things move. Recently they have erected a good school for children at Temple. They have good teachers there. I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Holland and his wife, Mrs. Richardson, Miss Mary'E. Burse, formerly of Williamsport, Penn., and many others. From there I found my way to Waco, visited for few minutes Central Texas College, met the students and went to see a base ball game between Central College and Paul Quinn College, and I am sorry to say Paul Quinn won. I am sorry because you see Central Texas is a Baptist school, and naturally I wanted my boys to win. On then to Bryan, and there is where I met a "Norther." I can not tell you what this means, unless you have been to Texas. All Texas people will at once understand this term "Norther." You may be burning up from heat and a full fledged Texan will look up and say here comes a "norther" and I tell you unless you have your overcoat, in a few minutes you will be in a freezing condition. It never lasts long—two or three days and it is all over. Off to Prairie View where I was given a, grand reception 900 students and large faculty. This is the State Normal School and they are here in large numbers from all parts of the State. Prof. E. L. Blackshear is president of the school at Prairie View. I had the pleasure of shaking hands with him. Then all the other male teachers united at night and gave me a big supper. Only men were present, and I was delighted to have the pleasure of meeting them. I then spent a day in Houston, and from Houston to this place I stopped with Rev. S. J. Channell, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, who is one of the big hearted men of the race. He possesses all of the qualities that are required to make a big man. He has been in the African Methodist church for the past 40 years, and has been a minister for the past 23 years and has made some progress. I shall have more to tell you about Baton Rouge and New Orleans and Florida in my next letter. There is one thing which gives me cussing sense when I go to New Orleans and that is the "jimcrow" street car arrangement. At times we get on cars and we have only two end seats and right in your face is the screen "For Colored Passengers." Well, it is crushing to my manhood, and it makes me feel worse than in the days of slavery. I wonder how long this thing will last. I am not going to say much because I do not feel like doing any cussing, and then Editor Murphy has been all through this part of the country and told you all about it. I got around in the city or three or four days. I had the pleasure of meeting many of the Baptist preachers, because I was the guest of the Baptist Ministers Alliance, and I was some guest too. Rev. L. J. Burrell, pastor of the Progressive Baptist Church had me to his home, and certainly did give me a good time, but I did not get to the home of any of the other ministers. The preachers in New Orleans are great knockers and they delight in knocking at each other if they never hit I find this to be true in some other parts of the State and if they do not stop it the devil is going to get them with their eyes wide open. Proprietor O. A. Smith is pushing his scheme, and now they have organized a Park association, and are going to have first class park right in the city of New Orleans. Smith is certainly hustling man, and this is because his sister is right by his side and she is some, business woman too. Without her I think he would be a failure. Off from New Orleans for 'Jacksonville, stopping a few hours at Pensacola, and then off to Tallahassee, where I had the pleasure of seeing a baseball game and enjoyed seeing them men knock balls. It was a fine game between Atlanta University and the A. & M. College at Tallahassee. These young men did some playing. I am going to study the game and then I will tell you all about it. I understand that there is some stealing in it. They steal a base whenever they can. Now why these men should learn to steal is a mystery to me, yet I am not going to say much because I do not know much. I was the guest of President N. B. Young, president of the A. & M. College, and he is a fine president. He knows how to do the work and has is doing it in the way it should be done. I am now in Jacksonville, as you see, but I will be in Baltimore Tuesday for a few hours, and hope to have the pleasure of seeing you there. A letter will reach me at 628 N. Eutaw street, Baltimore, Md., for the next two weeks. I am going to see Prof. John Hawkins hold his first Financial Board meeting next Wednesday. Now in Jacksonville, I was the guest of Prof. N. W. Collier, president of the Florida Baptist College, at Jacksonville. The students just had me to talk to them. I was invited to preach Sunday night at Bethel Institutional Church. I am sure you have heard of this church, because it is one of the finest churches in the country owned and operated by my people. At its head is Rev. John E. Ford, and he is a man of ability. C. H. Anderson, the largest business man, or at least, the largest fish dealer in Jacksonville, regardless of race or color, who is treasurer of the National Negro Business League invited me to come and address his Christian Endeavor. I accepted the invitation. Prof. Collier had his fine horse hitched up and carried me round a little bit. He met me to the home of Mr. Blodgett, the great builder. I also saw some other fine homes. I have never seen so many fine homes owned by our people together since I have been in the world. Prof. Collier introduced me to the big men, and then they shook my little black hand and invited me to come to thier homes when I return to the city. I have said enough for this time. Practical Joker Works on Dr. Cargill Dr. J. Mareus Cargill would like to meet the practical joker that gave him a trick cigar a few days ago, and that individual would hear something not to his liking., A few days ago someone gave the former City Councilman a cigar that had all the appearances of fragrant Havana. Last Sunday evening, after he had finished with his patients, he went to his library and presently he thought himself of the cigar. Pulling it out of his coat, he lighed, and began to watch the smoke curl upward. Suddenly there was a puff, and Dr. Cargill thought that either the Alum Chine had gone up again or that infernal machine had been set him. Getting over his scare, the physician found that the cigar contained a little powder and a steel spring. He declares that if he had not stuck the cigar in a smoker that he would have been injured by his fool friend's trick. "Have a cigar, Doctor" said friend, pointing at the well filled cigar stand in Fennell's drug store the other night. "I don't believe I will," he replied, "for I know not whose cigars to trust now." Well Known Artist in Town C. M. Battey, a well known photographer of New York City, is spending a few days in the city, it is regarded as one of the best photographers in the country. He enjoys the distinction of being the only colored member of the THOMCHI The Greater Electric Brown's Grove. The finest and best Resort that was ever opened in the State of Maryland for colored people. And with the many improvements this year makes it equal to any of the whites. Books are now open and for choice dates apply at once. Would advise you to give committee authority to book dates when you send them out, as there will be no dates held in reserve. For further information apply to Mr. Brown can only be seen at the above mentioned address every Saturday night, Sunday and Sunday night. Phone, Mad. 2669-M after 8.30 p. m. Photographers Club of New York City and also the Photographers' Association of America. Some months ago he issued a handsome photogravure containing the pictures of Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washinton, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Blanche K. Bruce and John Mercer Langston. The sixth and closing lecture of the series of public lectures under the auspices of the Department of Education of Baltimore was delivered Thursday of last week the Zion A. M. E. Church by Dwight O. W. Holmes, vice principal of the Colored High School on "The Panama Canal." After emphasizing the magnitude of the work going forward on the Isthmus and the brilliancy with which the American government is bringing it to a successful conclusion over a year ahead of scheduled time, the speaker with the aid of maps and pictures referred to the great canals of the world as a sort of background to the discussion of Panama. In this preliminary survey the principal canals mentioned were the Grand Canal of China with three thousand years of history; the Kiel Canal in Germany built by the Kaiser to connect his great naval base by a shorter passage to the North Sea; the Manchester Ship Canal in England which converted the city of Machester, located thirty-five miles inland, into a seaport for the reception of American cotton; the Canal whose traffic is the most valuable of them all and which will be Panama's greatest rival for transportation to and from the Orient; the Erie Canal to which New York owns at least the beginnings of its commercial greatness; and the Soo Saint Marie Canal connecting lakes Superior and Huron and passing the greatest tonnage of any canal in the world. Mrs. Bertha Slocum, of 1029 N. Durman street,left Wednesday for Virginia to visit her mother who is extremey ill. House Painting Glazing, Graining, Enameling Floors Stained, Varnished or Waxed. Leaky Roofs Cemented and Painted. Telephone, Madison 485 Colored Young Womens Christian Association 1200 Druid Hill Ave. Bible Class, Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. led by Mrs. Grady. This is most helpful and instructive. Visitors welcome. Art Needlework Class, Monday nights at 8 p.m. Instructions in latest ideas in embroidery, crocheting, burnt wood, leather and brass work at very reasonable rates. Regular business meetings, Thursdays at 8 p.m. Open from 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. It is our endeavor to supply our patrons with reliable help. Phone Madison 435-Y. Strange young women of good character may obtain lodging at very low rates. Assembly room for rent for societies and entertainments. Mrs. M. E. Murphy, pres Miss Emma Bright, Sect. Miss Sadie Chew, Sect. of the Employment Bureau To be superior to all others nor to possess something you cannot procure of any other reputable dealer. 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Cigars, Tobacco, Sodas, Sundae. A Full Line of Patent Medicines. MISS C. V. TYLER DRESSMAKING With all kinds of plain sewing neatly done. Hours: 1 to 8 p. m. Wednesday and Thursday. 1379 N. Carey St. Baltimore, Md. L. H. DAVENPORT New and Second Hand FURNITURE, CARPETS, Etc. 1006 Pennsylvania Ave. Pennsylvania Ave. cor George St Everything in Flowers THOS. P. KELSON BAGGAGE EXPRESS 1510 Presstman St. 628 N. Eutaw St. Madison 4102 M' Quick and Efficient Service Character is the Best Capital WM. R. PARKER Real Estate Broker and Investor Property bought and sold on easy terms 917 Druid Hill Avenue WM. L. FITZGERALD Real Estate Fire Insurance Accident Insurance 1206 Druid Hill Avenue. Phone C. H JOHNSON Real Estate, Broker and General Repairs to Property 519 ROBERT STREET Madison 4584 Y PROF. J. W. ALLEN TONSORIALIST DERMATOLOGIST Electric Emporium Electric Massage. Open 8 to 10 p.m. 420 DRUID HILL AVENUE Baltimore, Md. Phone WM. SYDNOR Plastering Cementing, Bricklay- ing, Roof Painting and Paper Hanging 532 LESLIE STREET J. S. EDWARDS Ladies and Gents Tailor Suits of all kinds made to order repaired. Cleaned and Pressed 1217 Park Avenue C. & P. Phone, Mad. 3874 Y. Frank J. Randall BAGGAGE EXPRESS 551 Laureens Street Near Pennsylvania Avenue J. R. Askew, the Hair Cutting King, is now located with Basil Lowery, 746 Pennsylvania Ave. near Biddle St. He will be gladto receive the patron- age of his many friends. C. & P. Phone 4614 M. Mt. Vernon. SANITARY BARBER SHOP Everything Sanitary from Drinking Cups Up. WM. JOHNSON & SON 544 W. LANVALE STREET Cigars and Tobaccos of all Kinds DR. B. F. BROWNE, JR. SURGEON DENTIST 1380 North Carey Street next to Terrell and McNeill Pharmacy Office Hours—9 a. m. to 8 p. m. daily Sunday by appointment. Phones; Madison 4125-2785 THE SITUATION IN OKLAHOMA CHANCE FOR JAMESW. NOBLE Spirited Contest For Position Held by the Hon. W. L. Jones, Who Has a Fine Record For Efficiency. With Postmaster General's Department—J. R. Johnson Recents. Boley, Okla.—There are forty-nine postcolts in this state having Afro-American postmasters. The colored men of the Democratic party are insisting upon recognition in this department of the federal government in Oklahoma. It is estimated that there are 4,000 colored Democrats in the state. The fight for the postmastership of the office in this city, which pays $1,400 per annum, promises to be a bitter contest. The Hon. W. L. Jones is the present incumbent of the office here and has been for the past four years. It is the best paying postoffice held by any colored man in the country, so it is alleged, and the wise ones say: that a change is liable to be made between April and July. Mr. Jones' commission, however, does not expire until Dec. 14, 1914. A strong effort is being made to have Postmaster General Burleson name one of the many capable colored Democrats for the position at an early date. The office has six employees, and there are two rural routes from this office which serve the outlying territory. The most talked of man for the postmastership of this office at the present time is James W. Noble, an attache of the state legislature. Mr. Noble seems to have the most influential endorsement of any applicant thus far. He has a wide acquaintance among the rank and title of the white Democrats, many of whom are chaundoning his candidacy. Postmaster Jones does not seem to be worried, though, and when asked recently about the situation, expressed his confidence in the fairness of the present administration not to remove him without just cause until the expiration of his commission. Mr. Jones claims the office has been continually growing, that he has conducted it in a businesslike way and that it has a good efficiency record with the department. Present indications are that no outsiders save Noble longer care to fight for the place. I. R. Johnson, formerly of Langston university, wanted the office, but now he is seeking the one at Taft, Okla. The Taft office is rated next to the Buley office in importance, and Taft is the home of Iton, S. Douglas Russell, the acknowledged leader of the colored Democracy in this state. Friends of Johnson claim Russell is for him. At Langton, where the colored state university is located, N. B. Smith, a well known business man and a pioneer citizen, is considered to have the best chance. That is considered the third best office in the state. Some one has picked every office, though, and it seems to be the general opinion that colored Democrats will fill all vacancies when they occur. In one or two places, on account of the large number of whites who have settled in the places mentioned, they may get the offices, but in by far the larger percentage of instances the colored Democrats will be rewarded. CURSE OF RACE PREJUDICE. Ugly Situation Confronts Afro-American Chauffeurs In Dallas, Tex. Small Afro-American run automobiles in Dallas, Tex.? This is the grave question which is agitating the public temper in Dallas at this time, when building spring is opening wide its doors. The white auto drivers say that if brickbats and other assorted missiles have any power colored men shall not operate such cars, so it is alleged. The whites have formed a union to prevent the colored men from running autos and have given the latter much annoyance recently. Not many weeks ago the tactics of the whites became so noticeable that a number of rich auto owners in person called upon the city commissioners and informed them that if police protection were not afforded their drivers they themselves would see that the colored chauffeurs would resent the annoyances. This temporarily had its effect, but within the last few days the white drivers seem to have reached a definite understanding that it was advisable to renew their attacks. Praise For President Joseph A. Booker. The long and successful administration of Dr. Joseph A. Booker as president of the Arkansas Baptist college in Little Rock, Ark., is most commendable. The school has many graduates and former students who are doing good work among the masses of our people in various parts of the country. Financial Campaign For Orphanage. The Jenkins orphanage, Charleston, S. C., began its twenty-third annual "world's fair" for the benefit of the orphan children on Monday, March 31. The campaign for funds will run for several weeks. Gifts of money, articles of food and clothing will be gladly received. School Founded by Professor J. W. Edwards Has Large Enrollment. By CLEVELAND G. ALLEN. Snow Hill, Aha.-The Snow Hill Normal, and Industrial institute at this place was founded in 1894 by Professor W. J. Edwards, a graduate of the Tuskegee institute. The school is located in a section where the colored population is exceedingly large and where the public school facilities are inadequate to the demands of the rural community. Since the very inception of the work by Professor Edwards the school has done much for the moral and religious tone of the community. Like most of the pioneer workers of the south, Professor Edwards tells a thrilling story of his effort to build up his work. It is a story of the hero at work, where a dominant purpose and strength of character must figure. The school began in a log cabin, with Professor Edwards as teacher. So rapid has been the growth until today the school has grown from a log cabin to one of the largest institutions of the south, with seventeen buildings located on 2,000 acres of land, with a property valuation of $100,000. The faculty comprises thirty teachers and officers, with an enrollment of 400 students, who come from every section of the south. Besides the normal course, twenty trades are taught in the industrial department. The Snow Hill institute is farreaching in its influence, and for miles around the influence of the school has touched the lives of many of the uneducated masses. The school has been especially helpful to the farmers of this district in teaching them farming from a scientific standpoint. At the annual farmers' conferences held at the school the farmers of the rural sections are ever ready to express gratitude to the school for the help given in the direction of better farming. The graduates of the school are scattered throughout the south, laboring in the rural sections for the general uplift of the community. The work at Snow Hill has met the indorsement of prominent white people north and south. Professor Edwards is one of the most conscientious and earnest men of the race and has ever at heart the unreached masses of the south. Few men of the south wield more influence in the direction of race uplift than he. The courage of Professor Edwards was strikingly shown in the way in which he provided for the continuance of the school after the great fire of eighteen months ago, which destroyed the principal buildings. The institution is rapidly recovering from the loss, and new buildings are being erected in place of those destroyed by fire. During the month of April Professor Edwards will tour the principal northern cities in the interest of the school. IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY STARTS MORE BUSINESS. Work of a Texas Organization Which Has Produced Results. Waco, Tex.—Not satisfied with having erected a large college near Ladonia, Tex., and having a bank in this city, to say nothing of the many stores operated by the Farmers' Improvement society of Texas, the society will within a short time open an overall factory here. The factory will be located on Bridge street, across from the bank, which the society operates, the building in which the factory is to be being owned by the bank. Like the bank, the factory is erected with a twofold purpose. To begin with, at least fourteen persons, mostly young women, will be employed. The money to finance the new enterprise was subscribed by members of the society. Of the $2,000 that was asked for, without a dollar of promotion expenses, $1,920 was raised, the stock being $1 per share. Hon. R. L. Smith, the president and founder of the society and the directing head of the various enterprises, states that the new factory is going to inaugurate a parcel post sales plan whereby, like fashionable tailor made clothes, overalls will be made to measure and delivered by parcel post. The people of Waco are enthusiastic over the new enterprise, and it is being planned to have an overalls rally to center attention toward the new factory. Metoka and Galeda Magazine For April, The National Baptist Metoka and Galeda Magazine for April is a tinging of beauty. It carries a splendid map illustrating Bible lands from the time of Abraham to Moses, a yearly calendar, picture of the National Baptist Administration building flying the Metoka and Galeda pennant and photos of several successful Sunday school workers. Among the leading literary features are the editors, "With Foiks and Facts," "Gems on April Lesson Centers," contributed articles and the international Sunday school lessons for the month. Government Agents Study Farming. Nineteen farm demonstration agents attended the short course in agriculture given at the Hampton Va. institute the past winter. There were three from North Carolina, six from South Carolina and ten from Virginia. These farm demonstration agents are employed by the national government part of the time. Their studies at Hampton were included in their government work. The lecture course covered a large variety of subjects relating to practical farm industry and manage- THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER STEADY UPLIFT IN EDUCATION School In Meridian Among Largest In the South. GOOD ADVICE TO STUDENTS Institution Fostered by Freedmen's Aid Society Has Made Wonderful Progress Under the Leadership of Professor J. Beverly F. Shaw-Importance of Thorough Preparation. Meridian, Miss.-Professor J. Beverly F. Shaw, Ph. D., represents the possibilities of the young men of the race who will use industry, honesty, thrift and reliability as their stepping stones in life. He is perhaps the youngest college president in the country and stands side by side with the men who are making good. He was born of humble parents at Abbeville, in this state. his father, D. B. Shaw, was a preacher in the Methodist Episcopal church and took special interest in the education of his son. Only four months were allowed for the school in the community, and he took pains to see that his son was on hand every day of the four months and that he took advantage of the then meager opportunity. Young Shaw showed a rare mind, because the first day in school he mastered the alphabet and the first four months read through the First reader seven times, but had to remain in it until the second term, as this was the rule. Spelling matches were special features in those days, and Shaw carried off all the prizes offered, and it is said that he had gone through terms without missing a single word in spelling. But the schools taught reading, spelling and arithmetic, but did not bother much about writing, so that when he 1920 PRESIDENT J. B. F. SHAW. applied for admission to Rust university at the age of twelve years he had to be taught to write before he could be admitted. But this was an easy task. One day he walked forty miles before eating breakfast, which came to him at 5 o'clock in the afternoon on invitation from friends. In speaking of this he said, "I got the school I went after, taught it during the summer and got back to Rust in the fall." Five months after graduating from Rust he was elected professor of Greek and Latin, and remained in the position for six years. Like most aggressive men Professor Shaw did not stop at graduating from Rust university, but took special work in the University of Chicago, studying Greek and Hebrew, side by side with the son of President Harper. Intellectual worth and merit won for him the degree of master of arts from Rust university, and later his scholarship and ability were recognized by Wiley university, Marshall, Tex., by the conferring of the degree of doctor of philosophy. When there was needed a president for the school in Meridian, Miss., one of the institutions of the Freedmen's Aid society, he was selected. Finding those 185 students, he started in to do his life's work. Soon there were enrolled 100 students, and it now one of the largest institutions in the whole south. The students who have graduated are doing good work. Twice Professor Shaw has been a delegate to the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church. The first time it was said that he was the youngest member that the general conference had ever had. So active has he been that he has won friends and is now a member of the general deans' board, with headquarters in Buffalo. He is a member of the Chassidian Association of the Middle West, an organization composed of Latin and Greek scholars, with headquarters at the University of Chicago. By his own life Professor J. Beverly F. Shaw is teaching the young men and women of his race that in order to win they must first prepare thoroughly. They must pay the cost, which may be hardships, sacrifices and perhaps a little suffering. But this must be paid before they seek a place in a busy world like this. There is always room at the top, while the bottom is crowded To Find Out Who Is Your Friend Go to him when in need and ask him for something without the necessary money. Ninety-nine times out of a hundred it will turn out that you will be refused and the one who you thought was your friend turns a deaf ear to your entreaties. In the issue of The Afro-American of two weeks ago we said that we were friends of the patrons of The Afro-American Ledger and have been since we established our business 12 years ago. Now, friends, we will show you that we are not only friends in name but that we are actually friends in need. We are going to distribute, ABSOLUTELY FREE OF CHARGE. All next week between the hours of 2 and 5 P. M., every day, as many pairs of glasses as our staff of graduated opticians will be able to examine eyes. This offer is absolutely free of charge, but of course not intended for those who are able to pay. You won't have to spend one cent to get a pair of glasses absolutely free, but all we will ask of you is that you bring us a note from the Pastor of your Church, countersigned by Mr. John H. Murphy, Editor of The Afro-American Ledger, that you are too poor and cannot pay for the glasses; and we will give you the pair of glasses absolutely free of charge. We are merely doing this to show you how much we have appreciated the business of the more fortunate patrons of The Afro-American who have gotten a little more of this world's riches. Colored societies, orphan asylums and charitable institutions of various kinds will kindly pay special attention to this advertisement. Now for those who do not want to except anything free of charge and still cannot afford to pay the terribly high prices now asked for glasses, we have a different proposition to offer. We know there are lots of people who do not want to except charity but through their independence they suffer. Well, we will give them an opportunity to get a pair of glasses for a small amount of money which will merely about pay for the frame only. For the following week we offer REMEMBER DR. DAVID S. BLOCK himself will supervise every examination and meet every customer himself. We want you to call for Dr. Block so that when you leave you can say that Dr. Block examined your eyes and that you can rest assure that you have received the best attention. The high scientific standing of Dr. David S. Block in the Baltimore community is a guarantee of his ability to refract the most difficult cases of impaired vision. Think of it! While he charged $5.00 during his private practice, his examination of your eyes is now absolutely free to you. Will you still delay or come while this opportunity is yours? TAKE NOTICE—Do not confuse our bonifide offer with those of our would-be competitors who are simply startled at our price and trying to follow in our lead. This above all. Do not mistake our office. We have no store front. We are exclusive opticians. We sell no jewelry. Our business is to examine your eyes and furnish you glasses On the same side as Gomprecht & Benesch and across the street from the Savoy Theatre. Next door to Rosenthal's. One door from Saratega street. West side of the street Open every evening until 8.30 P. M. Saturday until 11 P. M. $3.50 and $5.00 Rimless or Rimmed Fitted with the wonderful and Famous Sphero Duplex lenses,[of which you have no doubt heard of] the most soothing lens for weak eyes - really cheap at $3.50 and $5.00. also an examination of your eyes by our DR. DAVID S. BLOCK, all for This offer positively withdrawn next Saturday night. Bring this "AD" with You Dr. Payn's Painless Dentistry Perfect Fitting Set of Teeth All Work Guaranteed For Twenty Years. from $5.00 up. Bridge Work $5.00 Fillings 50 cents Gold $1.00. Crown and Bridge Work $4.00 to $5.00. All work done by Small Payments. EASY TERMS EXAMINATION FREE 118 W. LEXINGTONST Are you losing weight? I you feel worn out, tired and drooping? If so, have your lungs examined. A stitch in time saves nine. Use the famous reconstructive Tonic "STRENGTH & LIFE" which prevents Tuberculosis and checks all incipient cases if the direction is followed. Don't allow your existence to be shortened by Tuberculosis. It is preventable by the defensive process of building up. Dr. Campbell is Specialist in Tuberculosis Indigestion, Neurosis & Rheuma tism. Has the least death rate of the physicians in Baltimore. He examines thoroughly, and tells if case is beyond remedial aid. Call or write Dr. David Newton E. Campbell, [1369 N. Carey Street, Baltimore, Md. C & P. Madison 2682 M. List officer 79¢ Holliday Street Theatre Commencing Monday, April 14th That Greatest of all Musical Organizations The Mayor of Newtown —— HEADED BY—— SALEM TUTT WITNEY Homer Tutt and Blanch Thompson 25-Big Musical Hits-25 Book and Lyrics add Salem Tutt Whitney Music by T. L. Corwell, Whitney, Tutt and Watterson SEE The Dixieland Drill The Dancing Contests Rag time Jubilee The Spectacular Battle Scene HEAR The Male and Female Octette The Grand Ensemble Singing The Song Hits of that Famous Comedian, Salem Tutt Whitney Big Singing and Dancing Chorus of Bronzed Beauties Matinee Daily Popular Prices A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired bearse either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; five heated car riages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, cru cifix when desired, rugs, chair sete, all of the latest designs. This funeral cost elsewhere..... $136.00 My price $73.00 ...$75.00 Saving you $61.00.....$63.00 Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175. No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals. Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Complete 1222 Division St., bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. Residence C. & P. Phone, Mad. 4067 Madison 4921—M Dr. Guy L. Hunner, a prominent surgeon delivered an address in which he said that an institution like Provident Hospital was a community necessity and that it should have the support of the race. William C. McCard, Miss Annabel Wilson, head nurse at the hospital; Dr. R. M. Hall, Dr. H. S. McCard, John W. Rich and others told of the project to remodel the hospital. Drawings of an architect showing plans for a handsome new front and other improvements were exhibited. Annual Thanksgiving Sermon Of St. Lukes The annual thanksgiving sermon of the I. O. of St. Luke of the city and state was held at the Penna. Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church on last Sunday evening. The various councils and Juveniles entered the main auditorium headed by Mrs. Julia Latyon, past deputy and degree chief of one-of the largest councils in Washington followed by the state deputy, Mrs. M. E. McCormick; the associate deputy, Mrs. Emma Smith; W. P. C., Mrs. Annie C Scott; secretary, Mrs. L. S. Henry; degree chief, Mr. Perry Brock; After prayer by Rev. Adams Jackson, of New York, the district deputy, Mrs. Bessie Anderson, delivered the introductory remarks, giving a brief synopsis of the ordre. The pastor preached an excellent sermon from the life of the Apostle, St Luke. Mrs. Layton delivered an address on the results of our race being connected with fraternal organizations. The choir rendered excellent music for the occasion. Mrs. B. Anderson in her closing remarks thanked the pastor and congregation for their hearty welcome and announced that another public mass meeting would be held next month at which Mrs. Maggie L. Walker would be present. A collection of $14.40, was presented to the pastor Mr. G. H. Bland, the Past Grand Supreme Officer of Excelsior Tabernacle, No. 40 B. & S. of Moses, was presented with a handsome gold watch on last Tuesday night at the meeting of the lodge at Moses Hall. The presentation was made by Miss Lulu Richardson, after which a collation was served. Short addresses were delivered by the Grand Master, Mr. Solomon Bond and Mr. John B. Albert and other members of the various tabernacles. Mr. Bland resounded expressing much surprise for the kind appreciation shown him and that he would ever hold them in his highest esteem. Mrs. Annie Beale, of 881 Tyson street, has changed her residence to 515 Biddle street. ```markdown ``` Much enthusiasm is being shown by the committee in charge of the arrangements for the Charity Ball to be given for the benefit of Provident Hospital at Richmond Market Armory on next Friday night and the indications are that the largest crowd ever assembled at the Armory will be present. The committee met Monday night at the residence of Mr. E. B. Taylor and completed the arrangements for the affair. One of the features of the evening will be the nurses of the hospital, who, attained in their nurses' outfit will sell refreshments. The members of the Lady Board of Managers headed by the president, Mrs. William T. Carr, will also assist in saling refreshments. The Communwealth Band will furnish music for the occasion. Over one hundred of the most prominent matrons and young ladies have consented to act as patronesses: They are: Mesdames Hugh Macbeth, Henry C. Brown, S. B. Hughes, Mollie Rodman, Mary Killian, Minnie Harvey, J. Edward Wheatley, John W. Young, John Rich, Mary Adams, Robert Hilton, William H. Wright, J. Wesley Parker, Lucy Williams, William C. McCard, Samuel Joyce, William White, H. S. McCard, Charles, E Carr, C.H. Fowler, Rebecca Jackson, C. C. Thomas, Samuel Hackett, William T. Carr, E.J. Truxon, Elizabeth Keys, Logan Jenkins, Jennie Whailian, Geraldine Hughes, Henrietta Moore, Robert Henson, George Carter, Ida V. Costen, Daniel H. Murphy, Alfred Allen, John Smith, Evans Fernandis, F. N. Thompson, Grace Wilson. Misses Nellie B. Monroe, Erma Bruce, Mary Toney, Bertha Dickerson, Augusta Rohobt. Bertha Young, Bert Waring, Pearl Fisher, Ettamay Smith, Jennie Smith, Ella Beams, Callie McGuinn, Nellie B. Nicholson, Villa Hughes, Violet Clemmons, Annie C. Smith, Lucia Stubbs, Georgia Lewis, Lucy D. Slowe, Ethel Lewis, Florence James, Roberta Hawkins, Edgleanre Fessington, Hazel Macbeth, Leonora Stanley, Regina Wright, Ruby Young, Mattie White, Lillian Butler, Margurite Williams, Josephine Gaines, Henrietta Huckle, Maudell Brown, Emma Dorsette, Ruth Fowler, Alma McGuinn, Marie Fitzgerald, Viola Clarke, Eugenia Winder, Eydth Lynch, Oliie Brown, Ivale Bolden, Juliet Thomas. To Hold Monster Vaudeville Show A. monster vaudeville show to aid the new building fund for Provident Hospital will be given at a downtown theater, the latter part of May. S.H. Dudley, who played at the Holliday Street Theater last week; Ford Dahney, Will Marion Cook and Abbie Mitchell have already contributed their services. An effort is now being made to secure Aida Overton Walker and others. Rey. Carter Honored Mr. and Mrs. James O. Carter of 519 Gold street, gave a dinner in honor of Mr. Carter's brother, Rev. Virgil Carter, of Upper Memorial. Among those present were Rev. Virgil Carter, Rev. C. A. Arnold, Rev. J. T. Moten, Rev. Benj. Holt, Mrs. John F. Crownier, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Matthews, of West River, Mrs. Henry Mackall, of Bayard, Md.; Mr. and Gleaves Mr. W. R Parker and Mr. Philip H. Taylor. The table was beautifully decorated. Later in the evening, Lillian Josephine Randall, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Randall, was baptised by the Rev. C. H. Arnold. A Lecture And Sacred A lecture and sacred concert were givn in St. Peter Claver's Hall under the auspices of the Knights of St. John, St. Peter Claver's Commandery, No. 4, on Sunday, night last Mr. Royal G. Addison read a paper after which Rev. James Albert lectured on "The Missions on the Islands in the Carribean Sea." He spoke worthy of Old Providence Island and the four towns—St Isabel, Bailey, Southwest Bav and Lazy Hill, which are on the Island. "The Island is about eight or twelve miles around. The people who decentents of English pirates and Negro women, stolen from Jamaica, West Indies and other nearby places, are indeed very primitive. They speak English and claim that nationality, although they are nuder, the Spanish control of Columbia, South Amer- 6. T. WHITNEY. Who will appear next Week at The Holiday St. Theatre Public Fleeting In Interest Of Hospital A public meeting to stimulate in terest in Provident Hospital as held at Metropolitan M. E. Church Thursday night. Presented A Gold Watch THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER CHARITY BALL CARDS OF THANKS Mrs. Eliza Crutis and family wish to thank their many friends for their expressions of sympathy and attention during the illness and sad bereavement of their husband add father, Robert Curtis, and for the many floral designs. Mrs. E. Curtis, 1553 Argyle avenue. Prof. Ambrose Briscoe's Band Subscription 50c. COMMITTEE—E. B. Taylor, Pres.; John K, Williams, Secretary; Henry Brown, Treas.; John Rich, John Hampton, P. D. G. Pennington; Geo. H, Carter, J. A. Callis, Walter Pinderhguhes, Carrington Davis, Roecoe Price, D. H. Murphy, Dr. Alex, Terrell, Howard Wright, Sam'l Joyce, Lemuel Young, Wm. White, John Nelson, Dr. Jesse M. Wilkens, Ernest Purviance, Fearless Williams, J. Henry Hale, Frank Pinkston, Dr. Luther McNeill, J. Wesley Parker and D. G. Daniels Mr. John Matthews, who has been in Johns Hopkins Hospital for the past two months has recovered from a severe operation and is now at his home, 1047 Argyle avenue. He wishes by this means to return thanks to Dr. Young, Dr. Cecil and Dr. Hannell as well as the nurses for their very kind treatment during his illness. Embalmer Funeral Director Mr. and Mrs. Allee N. Brown, of 1108 Riggs avenue, wish to thank their many friends for their kind remembrances during Mrs. Brown's recent illness. She is now able to be out again. Late Manager of Alex. Hemsley. I wish to announce to my friends, patrons and the public that in the future my business will be conducted at 517 ROBERT STREET. I offer you my many years of experience, carefulness in preparation and the best funeral service that can be had in this city for a price that will suit YOU. Your patronage is solicited. Madison 692. I wish to express my gratitude to my many friends for their kind remembrances at the death of my brother, Hiram Thomas, who departed this ilife, March 10th, 1913. By his sister, Mrs. Mary Biddle. Mr. Basil J. Brooks died at his home, 544 St. Mary's street, last Friday after a lingering illness, aged 54 years. He is survived by two sons, Thaddeus and Opie Brooks; and one daughter, Miss Vinna Brooks. Funeral services were held at his late home Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Alfred Young officiated. Interment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Genuine $75 Complete, High-Class Funerals is due to best service, superior quality—one price paying for everything. Unsurpassed facilities for conducting finest funerals I am in no way connected with the Casket and Undertaking Trust, and I am not interested in the organized vicious attempt to slander and villify other persons and firms engaged in the burial of our dead. My many years in business in Baltimore, and the manner and way my business is conducted proves that I am for building up for cooperation between honest business and the public, not advertising that I alone do right, but happy to say I give the best for the smallest pay of any undertaker in Baltimore City today. I stand ready to prove this statement at any time. Homeseekers Attention Now is the time to select your home for the Spring. We are offering for sale a number of homes in Northwest Baltimore on easy terms of a small deposit and the balance in weekly or monthly payments. It will pay you to get our lists. Homeseekers Realty Co. 11 E. Fayette Street. It will interest you to know that during the past four years, as a result of my fight for lower prices and against extravagance in funeral services, I have saved the colored people of Baltimore thousands of dollars. Before my advent into this war, widows and bereaved relatives were burdened with enormous exorbitant funeral bills. To remedy this condition I have waged a lone fight with great success. I have been encouraged by the support and cooperation of many of our best people, besides earning the thanks and good-will of grief-stricken relatives, to whom I have given service at a reasonable price. I have been consured and criticised by some misinformed persons for my attitude and position, but I have done "The Greatest Good to the Greatest Number" without regard to the "Other Fellow." FOR SALE Two modern homes in 1100 block Etting Street. A rare chance for a man who wishes to own his own home. Convenient to four churches. Low Ground Rent. Home- seekers-Realty Co. 11 E. Fayette Street. Don't spend all of your Insurance and Society Money but patronize the Undertaker of courage and originality who has saved dollars for his patrons. FOR SALE Modern 3 story home in 1300 block Argyle Avenue. Very low ground rent. Can be bought by small cash deposit and payment to suit. Write or call. J. Welsh 13 E. Fayette Street. Including a beautiful Casket worth $65, either Black Broadcloth, White Embossed Plush, Steel Gray Embossed Plush, or a highly polished Mahsgany, Oak or Walnut Casket, just as you select. This Casket is guaranteed to be sold everywhere at $65 alone. It is trimmed with fine quality silk or satin lining, six large silver handles and silver name plate engraved. Other items which complete the funerals: Outside Case, a fine Burial Robe, Embalming, Washing and Dressing, Opening the Grave, Silk Door Crepe, Gloves Candles, Crucifixes, Massive Candlebras, Draperies etc., Hearse either White Black or Gray, Five New Rubber-tired carriages, Rugs, Chairs, Pedestals etc. I guarantee every item furnished to be the very best quality, and will save you $50 to $100 on every Funeral. The same will be furnished with Couch Caskets for $125 FOR SALE Beautiful house in 1800 block N. Carey Street. All improvements, Marble Steps Long Yard, etc. G. R. $67.83. Easy Payments. Homeeekers Realt Co. 11 E. Favette Street. FOR SALE 700 block Baker Street. Two story, 6 rooms and bath. Long Yard. Near Ames Memorial Church Easy terms Homesekers Realty Co. 11 E. Fayette Street. FOR SALE I am the ONLY COLORED UNDERTAKER $73 & $75 advertising a complete funeral for ... A rare chance to own a home in 500 block Laurens Street. 3 story 8 rooms and bath. Rooms Private. G. R, $65.00 small cash payments balance as rent. Homesekers Realty Co., 11 E. Fayette Street. Be sure and secure the best results as cheap as possible. There is no other colored undertaker in Baltimore who furnishes an up-to-date funeral for $75.00. My aim is to please the public and save them all unnecessary expenses, and at the same time, give such inducements as will warrant you in calling again. HOUSE FOR SALE—A fine large house for sale all modern conviences. Cheap sale to the right party. ; Apply to 1013 Linden avenue. Do not suffer yourself to be deceived. I guarantee my $75 proposition. I am indeed grateful to my friends for past favors and take advantage of this opportunity of thanking you for the same, and you may feel assured that I shall always seek to extend the same courtesy as in the past. FOR RENT Large airy, flats, in 1200 block Druid Hill avenue. Baths and electric lights. Apply 414 W. Hoffman street. Office hours 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. Other complete funerals as low as $25, $40 and $50. High Grade Complete Funerals $100 and $125. Prompt attention paid to Country Funerals. Also prompt atten- to work from other cities. I furnish Coffin and Grave and Carry the same to the Cemetery for $15 and $18. Advertise Bridal Coaches with Electric Lights. Hacks for Hire. Private Ambulance. A PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. John Hall, of 845 Preston street gave a 12 o'clock breakfast on last Sunday, April 6, in honor of Mrs. Nannie Ross of Martinsburg, West Virginia. Mr. Horace Belle of 529 Robert street, was granted a divorce on last Tuesday from Mrs. Minnie I. Beale by Judge Gorter. Harry B. Wolfe was the attorney. Miss Mary P. Boston, of 1738 Druid Hill avenue who has been sick with the grip, is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith, of Washington, was in the city last Sunday visiting her brother, Mr. James Robinson, 421 N. Dallas street and his brother Mr. Thomas Smith, 1519 McEderry street. Mrs. John T. Nelson has returned to her home on W. Lanvale street after spending some time at Atlantic City and in New York. Mr. G. Sumner Whyte made official visit to Eikton A. M. E. Sunday School last Sunday. Mr. Whyte was entertained at lunchon in the evening by Miss C. Slowe supervisor of public schools Cecil county. Revs. Conway, Jenning, Johnson, Carter, of the M. E. Conference were the guests of Mrs. Lucas Locks 663 George street. The Rev. James L. Smiley, of St. Anne's Church, Annapolis, will be the speaker at St. James Church, Park avenue and Preston street, on next Sunday morning. The theme will be the principles of Christian Socialism. Mrs. James Collins, of Hamilton, Va., and Mrs. Beatrice Keeling, of Washington, D.C., have returned home after spending a week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jacobs of 1412 Division street. Mrs. Collins was accompanied as far as Washington by her daughter, Miss Annie Collins of this city and Mrs. Jacobs. Mrs. A. L. Tilghman, of 516 W. Hoffman street, has returned from a two week's visit to her brother, Mr. W. H. Jackson, of Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr. Edward Epps who has been in the South for several months for his health, has returned and is quite sick at the residence of Mrs. M. E. McCormick, 1929 E. Biddle street. Mrs. Margaret Lucas and her daughter, Miss Alice, of Auburn, N.Y., was the guest of their sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Moses Woolford, of 1629 Division street on last Sunday, after a separation of over 50 years. It was a very pleasant and joyful reunion. $75 Mrs. Lottie Powell, of Baltimore, formerly of Easton, has received an absolute divorce from Ernest Powell. Mr. William Matthwes, of Philadelphia, spent Sunday with his sisters, Mrs. Harry Marshall and Mrs. James Boone. Mrs. H. E. Frey, of Federal street, was in Washington last week attending the executive meeting of the A. C. E. Laoque work, held in the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. Mr. and Mrs. M. Dailey. of 505 Baker street, gave a five o'clock tea on Sunday evening, April 6, in honor of Mrs. 'Mamie Ross, of Martinsburg, West Virginia. Those invited were: Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Tilghman, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Combs, Mr. and Mrs. Carter Banks, Mrs. Lola Smith and Mr. C. Jennings Mr. John Brooks and Miss Viola Gross, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Gross, were quietly married at her residence, 1140 Argyle avenue. Thursday evening, April 3, at 8.30 p. m. After the wedding a reception was tendered the happy coupe by her cousins. Mr. and Mrs. William Davis and sons, at her residence; 1310. Division street, which is to be the future home of Mr. and Mrs. John Brooks. TERRELL and McNEILL'S Free Exhibition of Premiums given away with Checks. Watch for our Window Display. Prescription Work a Specialty at Moderate Prices Carey and Presstman Streets PURE DRUGS Bring all your prescriptions here. We compound them promptly and with the highest degree of accuracy — charging just what they are worth. Get a copy of the prescription you are now taking let us compound it and show you that we can save you 15 to 25 per cent. Our patent medicine at reduced prices. FENNELL'S PHARMACY, DRUID HILL AVE. & BIDDLE ST. BALTRUM MD.